Sven Bender

German footballer and Bundesliga player

Sven Bender - German footballer and Bundesliga player
Born

April 27th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in Germany in 1989, this footballer played as a midfielder known for tactical awareness and defensive capabilities. He began his professional career with 1860 Munich before transferring to Bayer Leverkusen, where he established himself as a key player. Later, he moved to Borussia Dortmund, contributing to the team's success in domestic and European competitions. He earned recognition for his consistency and work ethic on the pitch, and he represented Germany at various youth levels, including participation in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Played for Borussia Dortmund

Contributed to Bundesliga title wins

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