Olaf Backasch

German footballer and midfielder

Olaf Backasch - German footballer and midfielder
Born

October 4th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer, this individual played primarily as a midfielder during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Career highlights include playing for teams such as FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt and SV Eintracht Trier. The player contributed to various matches in the German football leagues, demonstrating commitment to the sport throughout his tenure. His playing style and contributions on the field were notable during his active years.

Played for FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt

Represented SV Eintracht Trier

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