Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: RÃ 1\/4 diger Abramczik ( born 18 February 1956 in Gelsenkirchen-Erle ) is a former German football player and coach , best known for his ability to cross the ball ( `` Flankengott '' ) .
Simplified: RÃ 1\/4 diger Abramczik ( born 18 February 1956 ) is a former German football player .