Tom Starke

German football goalkeeper

Tom Starke - German football goalkeeper
Born

March 18th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A former German football goalkeeper played professionally for several clubs, including FC Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich. Achieved significant success in the Bundesliga and garnered a reputation for strong defensive skills. Concluded a notable career in 2017 after serving primarily as a backup goalkeeper at Bayern Munich, contributing to the team's multiple league titles and domestic cup successes.

Played for Bayern Munich from 2012 to 2017

Won the Bundesliga title three times

Secured DFB-Pokal trophy in 2016

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