Michael Görlitz (born 8 March 1987) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career Görlitz began his career with SB Phönix Nürnberg and joined later FC Holzheim Neumarkt. He was then scouted from 1. FC Nürnberg and signed in 2002 with Bayern Munich.
Earlier in his career, he played for Bayern Munich II, but never played for Bayern Munich's senior team.
On 8 June 2008, he went on a week-long trial with Halmstads BK and on 23 July 2008, Halmstads BK confirmed that they signed a contract with Görlitz. He made his debut for Halmstads BK on 11 August against Helsingborgs IF, both receiving a yellow card and scoring a goal, 2–0, in the first 10 minutes, he was later chosen man of the match, the game ended 3–1.
Görlitz was selected player of the year for Halmstads BK 2008 on 22 November.
After Halmstad's relegation to Superettan, Görlitz contract expired and he left the club, to return to Germany signing for FSV Frankfurt.
During the summer break of 2014 he moved to FC St. Pauli, signing a two-year contract with the Hamburg based 2. Bundesliga club.
On 12 June it was confirmed, that Görlitz had signed a contract with Arminia Bielefeld valid from 1 July 2015. In June 2017, after two years with Bielefeld, his expiring contract wasn not extended and he left the club.
In January 2018, Görlitz joined fourth-tier side 1860 Munich signing a contract until the end of the season with the option of an extension.
International Görlitz has played 31 international games for Germany between U16 and U19 level.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBayern Munich II2005–06Regionalliga Süd101—1012006–07101—1012007–08162—162Total364—364Halmstads BK2008Allsvenskan133 1332009303 3032010303 3032011304 304Total10313 10313FSV Frankfurt2011–122. Bundesliga144001442012–13346203662013–1434320363Total8213408613FC St. Pauli2014–152. Bundesliga12000120FC St. Pauli II2014–15Regionalliga Nord41—41Arminia Bielefeld II2015–16Oberliga Westfalen20—20Arminia Bielefeld2015–162. Bundesliga233002332016–1723040270Total463405031860 Munich2017–18Regionalliga Bayern40—401860 Munich II2017–18Bayernliga Süd10—10Career total290348029834
Honours Bayern Munich II IFA Shield: 2005
Individual Halmstads BK Player of the year: 2008, 2009
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