Alexander Esswein

German footballer with club achievements

Alexander Esswein - German footballer with club achievements
Born

March 25th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in March 1990, a footballer played primarily as a forward. Started his professional career at 1. FC Nürnberg, contributing to their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2009. Later transferred to VfB Stuttgart, where multiple appearances in the top league were made. Additionally, played for various clubs in the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, and played internationally in the German youth teams, which highlighted performance at a competitive level.

Promoted 1. FC Nürnberg to Bundesliga in 2009

Played for VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga

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