Admir Mehmedi

Swiss footballer with Borussia Mönchengladbach

Admir Mehmedi - Swiss footballer with Borussia Mönchengladbach
Born

March 16th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Born in 1991, this footballer began his professional career with the Swiss club, FC Zürich, where notable performances led to a transfer to the German Bundesliga. Subsequently, he played for teams like Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg. Representing Switzerland at various international tournaments, he participated in UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA World Cup 2018. His contributions to the team included key goals and assists during critical matches.

Played for Borussia Mönchengladbach

Competed in FIFA World Cup 2018

Played in UEFA Euro 2016

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