Matthias Ginter

Footballer and World Cup champion

Matthias Ginter - Footballer and World Cup champion
Born

January 19th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played as a defender for various clubs including SC Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Represented the German national team, contributing to the team's success in international competitions. Part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Played for Borussia Dortmund

Competitively played at SC Freiburg

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