Owen Hargreaves
Footballer and UEFA Champions League winner
Born
January 20th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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This English footballer played as a midfielder. He began his career at Bayern Munich, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League. After moving to England, he played for Manchester United and contributed to the team's victory in the Premier League and the Champions League. A notable aspect of his career was his representation of the English national team in international competitions.
Won UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich
Won Premier League with Manchester United
Represented England at FIFA World Cup
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