Carsten Ramelow
German footballer and defender
Born
March 20th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a defender primarily for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the German national team. Made a significant impact in the Bundesliga, representing Leverkusen from 1994 to 2005. Competed in major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Contributed to Leverkusen's run to the UEFA Champions League final in 2002, where the team finished as runners-up.
Represented Germany in 2002 FIFA World Cup
Played in 2000 UEFA European Championship
Reached UEFA Champions League final with Bayer Leverkusen in 2002
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