Kevin Kurányi
German footballer with Bundesliga stints
Born
March 2nd, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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An accomplished footballer, played primarily as a striker. Started professional career with VfB Stuttgart, contributing to the team from 1999 to 2003, before joining Hertha BSC. Subsequently played for Schalke 04 from 2005 to 2011, where significant successes were achieved, including winning the DFB-Pokal in 2011. Represented the German national team, scoring crucial goals in international competitions. Ended club career in 2019 after stints in other leagues.
Won DFB-Pokal with Schalke 04 in 2011
Scored 19 goals for the German national team
Played for VfB Stuttgart and Hertha BSC
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