Mahmoud Dahoud

German footballer and Borussia Dortmund midfielder

Mahmoud Dahoud - German footballer and Borussia Dortmund midfielder
Born

January 1st, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer from Germany, primarily played as a midfielder. Development began at the youth level with FC Schalke 04 before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach where top performances drew attention. Transferred to Borussia Dortmund in 2017, contributing to the team's successes in national and international competitions. International career includes representing Germany at various youth levels and the senior team.

Played for Borussia Dortmund

Represented Germany in international matches

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