Sascha Riether
German footballer and VfL Wolfsburg player
Born
March 23rd, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional footballer, primarily played as a right-back, began his career at SC Freiburg. Joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2012 and contributed to the team's success in the Bundesliga. Later played for 1. FC Köln, gaining further experience in Germany's top leagues. Retired after a season with SC Freiburg, returning to his roots before concluding a career spanning over a decade in professional football.
Played for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga
Contributed to SC Freiburg's success
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