Christoph Metzelder

German football defender and World Cup player

Christoph Metzelder - German football defender and World Cup player
Born

November 5th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional football defender, played for clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Contributed to Borussia Dortmund's success by winning the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. Represented the German national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2008. Known for strong defensive skills and leadership on the field.

Won the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund

Won the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund

Played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Played for Real Madrid

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