Christian Tiffert

Professional footballer and midfielder

Christian Tiffert - Professional footballer and midfielder
Born

February 18th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Professional footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Career began at Eintracht Frankfurt, making several appearances. Made significant contributions at 1. FC Kaiserslautern, helping the team secure promotion to the Bundesliga. Later played for clubs including SC Freiburg and VfL Osnabrück. Had a stint in the Major League Soccer with Seattle Sounders FC, contributing to the team's performance during his time in the league. Internationally, represented Germany at various youth levels, showcasing skills on a broader stage.

Played for 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Contributed to the Seattle Sounders FC

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