Christian Fuchs

Footballer and Premier League champion

Christian Fuchs - Footballer and Premier League champion
Born

April 7th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Born in Austria, a professional footballer played as a left-back. Initiated a career at Grazer AK and later joined the youth setup of SV Ried. Gained prominence in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg, contributing to the team's Bundesliga title in 2009. Moved to the English Premier League, joining Leicester City in 2015. Contributed significantly to Leicester's historic Premier League title win in the 2015-2016 season. Also represented the Austrian national team, participating in major tournaments.

Won the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg in 2009

Played a key role in Leicester City's Premier League title win in 2016

Represented Austria in the UEFA European Championship

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