Oscar Wendt

Swedish footballer and defender

Oscar Wendt - Swedish footballer and defender
Born

October 24th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional footballer, played as a left-back. Had a significant career in European football, beginning at FC Copenhagen. Later transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. Contributed to club successes and played in multiple international competitions. Represented the Swedish national team in various tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship.

Played for FC Copenhagen, winning the Danish Superliga

Played for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga

Represented Sweden in UEFA Euro 2012 and Euro 2016

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