Benedikt Höwedes
Professional footballer and World Cup winner
Played as a defender, spending the majority of career at Schalke 04. Contributed to the team's success, winning the DFB-Pokal and the DFL-Supercup. Part of the German national team that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, participating in all matches and showcasing strong defensive skills throughout the tournament.
Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany
Won the DFB-Pokal with Schalke 04
Won the DFL-Supercup with Schalke 04
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