Florian Mohr
German footballer and defender
Born
August 25th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A defender in professional football, played primarily in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Began career at Werder Bremen, where development included playing in the youth system. Competed for various clubs, including SC Freiburg and VfL Osnabrück. Notable for contributions to team defense and on-field leadership throughout career. Retired from professional football after a successful tenure in German football leagues.
Played for SC Freiburg in Bundesliga
Competed with VfL Osnabrück in 2. Bundesliga
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