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He Scored 22 goals in the 1985-86 season and was
called into the Germany Under-21 team, and was then transferred to second
division Blau-Weiss Berlin.
In 1987 Karlheinz Joined Werder Bremen, helping
them to the Bundesliga title in his first season. His excellent club form
saw him called into the West German national team, scoring on his debut
in Germany's 4-0 victory over Finland.
In 1990 Riedle Became one of Europe's most expensive
players by joining Italian side Lazio for £5.5million.
Though in the West German squad for the 1990 World
Cup finals Riedle considered retiring from international football, saying
he was tired of being perennial second choice after Jurgen Klinsmann and
Rudi Voller.
Riedle returned to Germany in 1993, signing for
Borussia Dortmund. He Helped Dortmund to successive Bundesliga title in
1995 and 1996, and his career reached a pinnacle when he scored twice in
European Cup final against Juventus which Dortmund won 3-1.
Riedle, whose contract with Dortmund was due to
run out next year, was also linked to Italian second division side Perugia,
the former club of new Dortmund coach Nevio Scala.
Liverpool needed a top class striker following
Stan Collymore's £7million summer move to Aston Villa.
Riedle's nickname in Germany was always 'Air-Riedle'
because of his ability to jump very high and score beautiful headers.
Riedle does not seem to score at Liverpool. He
prefers to help out Owen and Fowler. A good player and still on form.
BORN: Simmerberg - Weiler, Germany 16.9.65
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