Andy Nägelein

German footballer and goalkeeper

Andy Nägelein - German footballer and goalkeeper
Born

October 5th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played professional football primarily as a goalkeeper. Started career at FC Nürnberg and later joined clubs such as 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Had spells in the German leagues and made significant contributions to the teams. Retired from competitive play while maintaining a connection to the sport.

Played for FC Nürnberg

Played for 1. FC Kaiserslautern

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