Tim Borowski

German footballer and midfielder

Tim Borowski - German footballer and midfielder
Born

May 2nd, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer played as a midfielder. Began a career at Werder Bremen and achieved notable success, contributing to the team’s victory in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Later played for clubs like Hansa Rostock and FC Energie Cottbus. Represented the national team in various international fixtures, including participation in the UEFA European Championship.

Won the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen

Claimed the DFB-Pokal title with Werder Bremen

Represented Germany in UEFA Euro 2008

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