Jérôme Boateng

Footballer and World Cup champion

Jérôme Boateng - Footballer and World Cup champion
Born

September 3rd, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in Germany to a Ghanaian family, a professional football career began in youth academies before debuting in the German Bundesliga. Played as a defender for clubs including Hertha BSC, Hamburger SV, and Bayern Munich. Achieved significant success at Bayern Munich, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and DFB-Pokal trophies. Instrumental in Bayern's UEFA Champions League win in 2013 and 2020. Represented the German national team, participating in major tournaments and contributing to Germany's victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany

Winning multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

Winning the UEFA Champions League in 2013 and 2020

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