Zoltán Stieber

Hungarian footballer, experienced playmaker

Zoltán Stieber - Hungarian footballer, experienced playmaker
Born

October 16th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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Born in Hungary, played professionally as a footballer. Stieber began his career at Ujpest FC before moving to Germany, where he played for teams including VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Nuremberg. He gained recognition for his performances in Major League Soccer with D.C. United. Stieber also represented Hungary at the international level, participating in UEFA Euro 2016. His playing style featured notable skills in passing and creating chances for teammates.

Played for D.C. United in Major League Soccer

Participated in UEFA Euro 2016 with Hungary

Contributed to teams in Germany's Bundesliga

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