Bastian Schweinsteiger

German footballer and World Cup champion

Bastian Schweinsteiger - German footballer and World Cup champion
Born

August 1st, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Professional football career spanned from 2002 to 2019, primarily with Bayern Munich and the German national team. Achievements include winning numerous titles with Bayern Munich, including eight consecutive Bundesliga championships and the UEFA Champions League in 2013. Represented Germany in multiple international tournaments, contributing to the team’s victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ended professional club career with Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

Won the FIFA World Cup in 2014

Captured the UEFA Champions League in 2013

Achieved eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

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