Thomas Hitzlsperger

German footballer and Euro 2008 participant

Thomas Hitzlsperger - German footballer and Euro 2008 participant
Born

April 5th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A former professional footballer played as a midfielder. Started youth career at VfB Stuttgart, making first team debut in 2002. Transferred to clubs such as Aston Villa and VfL Wolfsburg. Achieved notable success with Stuttgart, winning the Bundesliga title in 2007. Represented the German national team in 52 matches, participating in the 2008 UEFA European Championship. Retired from professional football in 2016.

Won Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart in 2007

Played in UEFA Euro 2008 with Germany

Had stints with Aston Villa and VfL Wolfsburg

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