Christian Rahn
German footballer with FC St. Pauli
Born
June 15th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1979, this footballer spent a significant part of his career with FC St. Pauli, where he established himself as a midfielder. Youth training began at JSG Scharmbeck-Petkum before moving to Werder Bremen's youth academy. He made his professional debut in the Bundesliga and later contributed to several other teams, including Hansa Rostock and Eintracht Braunschweig, throughout his career. The player was known for his solid performances in both defensive and offensive midfield roles.
Played for FC St. Pauli in Bundesliga
Competed with Hansa Rostock in 2003-2004 season
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