Julian Draxler

German footballer, World Cup champion

Julian Draxler - German footballer, World Cup champion
Born

September 20th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer born in 1993, achieved significant success as a player for several clubs. Started professional career at Schalke 04, where notable performances led to a transfer to Wolfsburg. Gained international recognition with Paris Saint-Germain, winning multiple domestic titles. Played a crucial role in the German national team, contributing to the team's success in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany

Playing for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1

Competing at the UEFA European Championship

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