Malte Metzelder
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Jan Malte Metzelder is a German
footballer who plays for FC Ingolstadt 04
in the German second division
, as a central defender.
in 2001, and two years later moved to Borussia Dortmund
to play alongside his older brother Christoph
. However, he appeared very rarely for the "professionals", amassing only nine first division
appearances, all in 2003–04, adding two minutes in a 2–1 UEFA Cup win at FK Austria Wien
.
In 2005, Metzelder left Dortmund and joined VfR Aalen
in the Regionalliga Süd
(then third level). Two years later, he stayed in the category, being instrumental in FC Ingolstadt 04
's promotion
in his first season.
, is also a footballer (and a centre back), and both played for Borussia Dortmund, with his sibling also playing three years at Real Madrid
and representing Germany
on about 50 occasions, helping it finish second at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer who plays for FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04 is a German football club based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. The club was founded in 2004 out of the merger of the football sides of two other clubs: ESV Ingolstadt and MTV Ingolstadt.-ESV Ingolstadt:...
in the German second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, as a central defender.
Football career
Metzelder made his professional debuts with SC Preußen MünsterSC Preußen Münster
SC Preußen Münster are a German association football club based in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia.-History:The club was founded as FC Preussen in 1906 and has its roots in a group formed at the Johann-Conrad-Schlaun Grammar School...
in 2001, and two years later moved to Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
to play alongside his older brother Christoph
Christoph Metzelder
Christoph Tobias Metzelder is a German footballer who plays for FC Schalke 04 as a central defender....
. However, he appeared very rarely for the "professionals", amassing only nine first division
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...
appearances, all in 2003–04, adding two minutes in a 2–1 UEFA Cup win at FK Austria Wien
FK Austria Wien
Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA...
.
In 2005, Metzelder left Dortmund and joined VfR Aalen
VfR Aalen
VfR Aalen is a German football club based in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg.-History:The club was founded on 8 March 1921 out of the football department of the gymnastics club MTV Aalen and has led a largely unremarked existence as a lower division side...
in the Regionalliga Süd
Regionalliga Süd
The Regionalliga Süd is currently the fourth tier of the German football league system. Until the introduction of the 3rd Liga in 2008, it was the third tier. It currently is the highest regional league for the southern part of Germany...
(then third level). Two years later, he stayed in the category, being instrumental in FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04 is a German football club based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. The club was founded in 2004 out of the merger of the football sides of two other clubs: ESV Ingolstadt and MTV Ingolstadt.-ESV Ingolstadt:...
's promotion
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
in his first season.
Personal
Metzelder's older brother, ChristophChristoph Metzelder
Christoph Tobias Metzelder is a German footballer who plays for FC Schalke 04 as a central defender....
, is also a footballer (and a centre back), and both played for Borussia Dortmund, with his sibling also playing three years at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
and representing 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....
on about 50 occasions, helping it finish second at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
.