Kevin Trapp

German footballer, Europa League winner

Kevin Trapp - German footballer, Europa League winner
Born

July 8th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played as a goalkeeper and began a career in professional football with Eintracht Frankfurt. Joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2015, winning multiple domestic titles during the tenure. Returned to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019, contributing to the team's success. Gained recognition for performances in European competitions, particularly in the UEFA Europa League.

Won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022

Played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2015 to 2019

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