Tim Borowski
German footballer and midfielder
Born
May 2nd, 1980
45 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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