Christopher Trimmel

Austrian footballer with Union Berlin

Christopher Trimmel - Austrian footballer with Union Berlin
Born

February 24th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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This footballer plays as a right back and has been a prominent figure in the Austrian football scene. Starting his professional career with SC Eintracht Wien, he later moved to youth teams before joining the senior team. This individual made a significant mark while playing in the German Bundesliga, especially with 1. FC Union Berlin. The achievements in club football include promotion to the Bundesliga, where the team competed at a high level with notable performances.

Played for 1. FC Union Berlin

Achieved promotion to the Bundesliga

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