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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