Kevin Wimmer
Footballer; played for Tottenham Hotspur
Born
November 15th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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Austrian professional footballer. Played as a defender, primarily known for contributions to clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League and FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Represented Austria at various youth levels, eventually earning senior caps. A notable performance occurred during a UEFA Euro 2016 qualification match.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Represented Austria in international competitions
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