Jérôme Boateng
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Jérôme Agyenim Boateng (born 3 September 1988 in Berlin, West Germany
) is a German international
footballer who currently plays for Bayern Munich
. A versatile defender, Boateng primarily is a centre back, although he is a capable full back on either side.
Boateng started his career at Hertha Berlin where he developed from the youth ranks to the main team. After his first season at Hertha he soon signed for Hamburger SV
and established himself as an integral part of the team, helping Hamburg reach the Europa League semi-finals twice consecutively.
Physically strong and composed, he garnered a reputation as a tough-tackling, versatile defender. He also played in the Germany U-21
side, which won the Euro 2009 U-21 Championship
and was soon promoted to the national side, being selected in Germany's 2010 World Cup
squad.
ian father. His father, Prince Boateng, had left Ghana in 1981 hoping for a break in Germany where he wanted to study administration but was frustrated by the system and the paperwork. Instead he ended up working two jobs, one as a disc jockey and the other as a waiter.
He has one sister, Avelina, and two half brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng
, a central midfielder for AC Milan, and George. Whilst his two half brothers, Kevin-Prince and George, grew up in a poor neighbourhood with their mother, Jerome grew up in a wealthier, middle-class part of town with his father and his mother, who had a job as an airline hostess. In March 2011 he became father of twin girls.
Despite having a good relationship with his brother at Hertha Berlin, Jérôme told Bild in June 2010, that he wanted no more contact with his brother and revealed that they had a difference of opinion over Kevin-Prince's tackle on Michael Ballack in the 2010 FA Cup Final
. The foul injured the German captain and eventually ruled him out of the 2010 World Cup. In the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Jerome Boateng played for Germany against his half-brother, Kevin-Prince Boateng who played for Ghana. Germany won the game 1–0.
Boateng does not drink alcohol.
, and progressed to the main team. He joined Hamburg SV in 2007 and currently plays for FC Bayern Munich after signing in July 2011.
in the AWD-Arena
, during week 19 of the 2006–07 Fußball-Bundesliga season. He then became a first team regular, despite being barely 18 years of age.
Boateng was linked with a move to Hamburger SV
in the summer of 2007. Because of this, according to the German media, Boateng did not want to sign a five year professional contract with Hertha.
on 22 August 2007 for a fee said to be around €1.1 million. Boateng spent two successful years at Hamburg, where he would go on to become an important part of the sides defence in the 2008–09 season which saw Hamburg in the race for the title as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League in both his years at the club. In the 2009–10 season he broke into the German national side after impressing for Hamburg, earning himself a place in the German squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the English club for £10.4 million on a five-year deal, where he wore his favoured number 17 shirt.
Boateng made his debut in a pre-season friendly against Valencia for the first half, alternating between centre back and right back with Micah Richards
. After an impressive run, down the right flank, he provided the assisting cross for Gareth Barry
to score.
During the week prior to the start of the Premier League season
Boateng suffered a freak injury setback on international duty with Germany
during a friendly against Denmark
. He tore a tendon
in his left knee, which was then aggravated on the plane home after a collision with a drinks trolley.
He gave his debut for Manchester City with a substitute appearance during a 1–0 victory against Chelsea
on 25 September 2010. Boateng followed this with a first competitive start in a 1–1 Europa League draw with Juventus
. During this match he played at right back.
On 14 July 2011, Bayern Munich confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the German club for a fee of 13.5 million euro on a four-year deal. He was given the same number 17 shirt he wore at Manchester
and for most of his time with Hamburg
.
On 27 July 2011, he made his debut as a second-half sub for Rafinha during the Audi Cup 2011
in a match against AC Milan.
On 6 August 2011, he made his league debut for Bayern in a 1–0 home defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach
.
. On 5 July 2007 he was called up to the German under-19 squad by coach Frank Engel for the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
held in Austria
, from 16 July until 27 July.
Boateng is also a former Germany U-21
and won with the team the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
. He made his debut with the Germany national football team
on 10 October 2009 against Russia
and was the first German international to get sent off on his debut. He received a second booking in the second half. Despite this shaky start, he was called up regularly ever since.
in South Africa.
On 23 June 2010, Boateng played for Germany against his half-brother Kevin-Prince
who represented Ghana
. The game ended in a 1–0 victory for Germany. It was the first time in history that two brothers played on opposite teams at the World Cup. This helped Germany progress to the Round of 16, where they met England
. Boateng started his second straight game as Germany beat England 4–1, setting up a rematch of the 1990 World Cup Final
with Argentina
. Boateng played for Germany against Argentina who they beat convincingly 4–0. This win helped Germany progress to a third consecutive semi-final appearance where they faced European champions Spain
. The match against Spain was a rematch of the Euro 2008 Final
, in which Spain triumphed 1–0. Boateng was once again called up by Löw to play as left-back for the encounter. But Germany failed in breaking down Spain, and lost 1–0 due to a Carles Puyol
header. Boateng featured in the third-place game against Uruguay. He aided Germany to a 3–2 win by provinding the assist for Germanys second goal by Marcell Jansen
, helping to secure third place at a second straight World Cup
.
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Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
) is a German international
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
footballer who currently plays for Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
. A versatile defender, Boateng primarily is a centre back, although he is a capable full back on either side.
Boateng started his career at Hertha Berlin where he developed from the youth ranks to the main team. After his first season at Hertha he soon signed for Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
and established himself as an integral part of the team, helping Hamburg reach the Europa League semi-finals twice consecutively.
Physically strong and composed, he garnered a reputation as a tough-tackling, versatile defender. He also played in the Germany U-21
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
side, which won the Euro 2009 U-21 Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
and was soon promoted to the national side, being selected in Germany's 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
squad.
Personal life
Boateng has a German mother and a GhanaGhana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian father. His father, Prince Boateng, had left Ghana in 1981 hoping for a break in Germany where he wanted to study administration but was frustrated by the system and the paperwork. Instead he ended up working two jobs, one as a disc jockey and the other as a waiter.
He has one sister, Avelina, and two half brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin Prince-Boateng , is a German-born Ghanaian footballer, who plays as a Midfielder for Serie A club A.C. Milan. He won nine caps from The Black Stars of Ghana after appearing for Germany's under-15s to their under-21s; he retired from international football on 4 November 2011.-Club career:A...
, a central midfielder for AC Milan, and George. Whilst his two half brothers, Kevin-Prince and George, grew up in a poor neighbourhood with their mother, Jerome grew up in a wealthier, middle-class part of town with his father and his mother, who had a job as an airline hostess. In March 2011 he became father of twin girls.
Despite having a good relationship with his brother at Hertha Berlin, Jérôme told Bild in June 2010, that he wanted no more contact with his brother and revealed that they had a difference of opinion over Kevin-Prince's tackle on Michael Ballack in the 2010 FA Cup Final
2010 FA Cup Final
The 2010 FA Cup Final was the 129th final of the FA Cup, the world's oldest domestic football cup competition. The match took place on 15 May 2010, at Wembley Stadium, London...
. The foul injured the German captain and eventually ruled him out of the 2010 World Cup. In the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Jerome Boateng played for Germany against his half-brother, Kevin-Prince Boateng who played for Ghana. Germany won the game 1–0.
Boateng does not drink alcohol.
Club career
Boateng is a central defender. He has a powerful physique and is versatile enough to play in any defensive position. He started his career with the youth team of Tennis Borussia BerlinTennis Borussia Berlin
Tennis Borussia Berlin is a German football club based in Berlin-Westend.- History :The team was founded in 1902 and takes its name from its origins as a tennis and ping-pong club. "Borussia" is a Latinised version of Prussia. In 1903 the club took up football and quickly developed a rivalry with...
, and progressed to the main team. He joined Hamburg SV in 2007 and currently plays for FC Bayern Munich after signing in July 2011.
Hertha BSC
Boateng was with Hertha BSC from 1 July 2002 when he was 13 years old, to 22 August 2007. After emerging from the youth team set-up, he played for the reserves for one season, before winning a call-up to the first team squad on 31 January 2007. He made his debut against Hannover 96Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
in the AWD-Arena
AWD-Arena
The AWD-Arena is a football stadium in the district Calenberger Neustadt in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, and competition venue of the German Bundesliga football club Hannover 96....
, during week 19 of the 2006–07 Fußball-Bundesliga season. He then became a first team regular, despite being barely 18 years of age.
Boateng was linked with a move to Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
in the summer of 2007. Because of this, according to the German media, Boateng did not want to sign a five year professional contract with Hertha.
Hamburger SV
He moved to Hamburger SVHamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
on 22 August 2007 for a fee said to be around €1.1 million. Boateng spent two successful years at Hamburg, where he would go on to become an important part of the sides defence in the 2008–09 season which saw Hamburg in the race for the title as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League in both his years at the club. In the 2009–10 season he broke into the German national side after impressing for Hamburg, earning himself a place in the German squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.
Manchester City
On 5 June 2010, Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the English club for £10.4 million on a five-year deal, where he wore his favoured number 17 shirt.
Boateng made his debut in a pre-season friendly against Valencia for the first half, alternating between centre back and right back with Micah Richards
Micah Richards
Micah Lincoln Richards is an English footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England national team. A versatile defender, Richards is equally adept at centre back and right back or in centre midfield...
. After an impressive run, down the right flank, he provided the assisting cross for Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry is an English footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England national football team.Barry moved to Aston Villa from Brighton & Hove Albion as a youngster, and spent 12 years at the club. He captained Aston Villa, and, at the end of his career with the club, lay eighth in...
to score.
During the week prior to the start of the Premier League season
2010–11 Manchester City F.C. season
The 2010–11 season is Manchester City Football Clubs 109th season of football, its ninth consecutive season in the Premier League, and its fourteenth season in the Premier League since it was first created with Manchester City as one of the its original 22 founding member clubs...
Boateng suffered a freak injury setback on international duty with Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
during a friendly against Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
. He tore a tendon
Tendon
A tendon is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons are similar to ligaments and fasciae as they are all made of collagen except that ligaments join one bone to another bone, and fasciae connect muscles to other...
in his left knee, which was then aggravated on the plane home after a collision with a drinks trolley.
He gave his debut for Manchester City with a substitute appearance during a 1–0 victory against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
on 25 September 2010. Boateng followed this with a first competitive start in a 1–1 Europa League draw with Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
. During this match he played at right back.
Bayern Munich
In June 2011, Boateng expressed his desire to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich, stating that playing for Bayern would help his chances of playing regularly for the German national team and that he was frustrated at having to play almost exclusively at right back.On 14 July 2011, Bayern Munich confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the German club for a fee of 13.5 million euro on a four-year deal. He was given the same number 17 shirt he wore at Manchester
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
and for most of his time with Hamburg
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
.
On 27 July 2011, he made his debut as a second-half sub for Rafinha during the Audi Cup 2011
Audi Cup 2011
-Semi-finals:-----Game for 3rd place:-Final:-Goalscorers:3 goals Thiago 2 goals Leandro Damião Zlatan Ibrahimović...
in a match against AC Milan.
On 6 August 2011, he made his league debut for Bayern in a 1–0 home defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
.
International career
Boateng has played several times for the German U-16, U-17 and U-19 national teamsGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. On 5 July 2007 he was called up to the German under-19 squad by coach Frank Engel for the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-----Teams:-Top goalscorers:-External links:* at uefa.com...
held in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, from 16 July until 27 July.
Boateng is also a former Germany U-21
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
and won with the team the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
. He made his debut with the Germany national football team
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
on 10 October 2009 against Russia
Russia national football team
The Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
and was the first German international to get sent off on his debut. He received a second booking in the second half. Despite this shaky start, he was called up regularly ever since.
2010 FIFA World Cup
Boateng was included in Joachim Löw's final 23 man squad for the 2010 World Cup2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
in South Africa.
On 23 June 2010, Boateng played for Germany against his half-brother Kevin-Prince
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin Prince-Boateng , is a German-born Ghanaian footballer, who plays as a Midfielder for Serie A club A.C. Milan. He won nine caps from The Black Stars of Ghana after appearing for Germany's under-15s to their under-21s; he retired from international football on 4 November 2011.-Club career:A...
who represented Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. The game ended in a 1–0 victory for Germany. It was the first time in history that two brothers played on opposite teams at the World Cup. This helped Germany progress to the Round of 16, where they met England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
. Boateng started his second straight game as Germany beat England 4–1, setting up a rematch of the 1990 World Cup Final
1990 FIFA World Cup Final
The 1990 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match played between West Germany and Argentina that took place on 8 July 1990 at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome to determine the winner of the 1990 FIFA World Cup...
with Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. Boateng played for Germany against Argentina who they beat convincingly 4–0. This win helped Germany progress to a third consecutive semi-final appearance where they faced European champions Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
. The match against Spain was a rematch of the Euro 2008 Final
UEFA Euro 2008 Final
The UEFA Euro 2008 Final was a football match that took place on 29 June 2008 at the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna, Austria, to determine the winner of the UEFA Euro 2008. Spain defeated Germany 1–0 with a goal from Fernando Torres...
, in which Spain triumphed 1–0. Boateng was once again called up by Löw to play as left-back for the encounter. But Germany failed in breaking down Spain, and lost 1–0 due to a Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol i Saforcada is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.Mainly a central defender, he can also play on either flank, especially as a right back...
header. Boateng featured in the third-place game against Uruguay. He aided Germany to a 3–2 win by provinding the assist for Germanys second goal by Marcell Jansen
Marcell Jansen
Marcell Jansen is a German footballer who plays as a left winger or left wingback for Hamburger SV and the German national team. He is well known for his accurate crossing and pace, despite his tall stature. Jansen has represented his country on 35 occasions so far, scoring three times showing up...
, helping to secure third place at a second straight World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
.
Career statistics
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Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
||rowspan="3"|Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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|2008–09||21||0||5||0||0||0||9||0||35||0
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|2009–10
2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 47th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season commenced on 7 August 2009 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart. The last games were played on 8 May 2010...
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|2010–11
2010–11 Premier League
The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011...
||Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
||Premier League||16||0||3||0||0||0||5||0||24||0
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|2011–12
2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga is the 49th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on 5 August 2011 with the season opening match involving defending champions Borussia Dortmund and will end with the last games on 5 May 2012...
||rowspan="1"|Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
||rowspan="1"|Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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International
Germany U-21Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
- Germany B-Junior (U17) Championship 2005 (with Hertha Berlin)
- UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
: 20092009 UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to... - Fritz-Walter-Medaille in Bronze 2007 (U19-Player)
Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
- FIFA World Cup 2010: Third place – Bronze medal