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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