Volker Abramczik
Volker Abramczik | |
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| Born | May 27, 1964 Gelsenkirchen, West Germany |
| Occupation | Footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 1981–1990 |
| Known for | Playing for FC Schalke 04, MSV Duisburg, Rot-Weiss Essen |
Volker Abramczik (born 27 May 1964 in Gelsenkirchen) is a retired German footballer who spent his entire playing career with clubs located in the Ruhr Area. As the younger sibling of former German international Rüdiger Abramczik, he began his football journey at the age of four within the youth system of FC Schalke 04.
Abramczik's professional career commenced during the 1981–82 season at Schalke 04, competing in the 2. Bundesliga. He played a significant role by making 24 appearances and scoring six goals, aiding the team’s promotion to the Bundesliga. In the subsequent season, he appeared only three times as Schalke faced relegation back to the 2. Bundesliga. Following Schalke’s return to the top tier, Abramczik moved to MSV Duisburg in the 2. Bundesliga, where he spent one season before transferring to Rot-Weiss Essen. He ended his professional playing tenure at Rot-Weiss Essen in 1990.