Mike Hanke
German footballer, Bundesliga player
Born
November 5th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a forward for several clubs in Germany, including VfL Wolfsburg, FC Schalke 04, and SC Freiburg. Competed in the Bundesliga and made contributions to team performances. Represented the German national team at various youth levels and participated in the senior team, contributing to the UEFA European Championship.
Won the DFB-Pokal with FC Schalke 04
Played in the Bundesliga for over a decade
Represented Germany in international competitions
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