Christoph Preuß

German footballer and defender

Christoph Preuß - German footballer and defender
Born

July 4th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Professional footballer played as a defender, primarily associated with the Bundesliga. Spent significant parts of a career at clubs including 1. FC Köln and Eintracht Frankfurt. Contributed to the teams with defensive skills and participated in various league matches, showcasing consistent performances throughout a career spanning over a decade. Retired from professional football after a series of successful seasons.

Played for 1. FC Köln

Played for Eintracht Frankfurt

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