Eugen Bopp

Ukrainian-German footballer, Erfurt FC

Eugen Bopp - Ukrainian-German footballer, Erfurt FC
Born

September 5th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in 1983, a Ukrainian-German footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Bopp began his professional career at FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, contributing significantly to the team's performance in the third tier of German football. His career includes stints at various clubs, showcasing skills at multiple levels of the game. Bopp also represented youth national teams, further developing his talents in competitive settings.

Played for FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt

Competed in 3. Liga

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