Hans-Jörg Butt
German football goalkeeper, UEFA Cup winner
Born
May 28th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1974, a professional footballer played as a goalkeeper for several clubs including Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Hamburger SV, and Bayern Munich. Achieved notable success in the UEFA Cup and Bundesliga. Spent a significant part of the career at Bayern Munich, winning multiple titles. Represented the German national team and participated in international tournaments.
Won the UEFA Cup with Hamburger SV in 1987
Secured Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
Represented Germany in major tournaments
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