Oliver Neuville
German footballer and World Cup player
Born
May 1st, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a forward, Neuville began his professional career with Borussia Mönchengladbach and later played for Bayer Leverkusen. Neuville notably represented the German national team in international competitions, including the UEFA Euro 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. At the club level, he won the DFB-Pokal with Bayer Leverkusen in 1993. Neuville retired from professional football in 2010, leaving a legacy as a skilled striker in both domestic and international football.
Competed in 2006 FIFA World Cup
Played for Borussia Mönchengladbach
Contributed to Bayer Leverkusen's success
Won DFB-Pokal in 1993
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