Career
Initially a striker, Konopka joined 1. Football Club Köln in time to capture the German U19 title in 1971, the summer he turned professional. Football Club Köln and was runner-up with them in two other editions.
Ending up on the second best position in Bundesliga with Köln two times, Konopka was part of the famous 1.
A few months into his final year in Bundesliga, Konopka left 1. Football Club Köln to join Borussia Dortmund for the remainder of his career.
In total he played in 352 Bundesliga matches, scoring 21 goals. Making the squad as one of two uncapped players (the other one was Gerd Zewe), Konopka came to action as a substitute for his injured 1.
Football Club Köln team-mate Herbert Zimmermann in the goalless draw against Italy at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
