Frank Baumann (footballer)
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| Frank Baumann | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Date of birth | 29 October 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Würzburg, West Germany | |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 11⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder / Centre back | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Retired | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1994–1999 1999–2009 |
1. FC Nuremberg Werder Bremen |
98 (6) 260 (15) |
| National team2 | ||
| 1996–1998 1999–2005 |
Germany U21 Germany |
17 (1) 28 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Frank Baumann (born 29 October 1975 in Würzburg, Bavaria) is a retired German footballer, he last plays for German club Werder Bremen.
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[edit] Club career
Having started out as a midfielder at 1. FC Nuremberg, Baumann's talents were soon recognized in a defensive position, and he moved in 1999 to Werder Bremen, where he eventually became club captain.
He scored the goal that took Bremen to the 2009 UEFA Cup Final, in the second leg of the semi final against Hamburg, from a corner conceded by Hamburg after the ball had deflected off a crumpled up piece of paper thrown from the home supporters. He announced his retirement on 20 May 2009,[1] his contract ends on 30 June 2009[2]
[edit] Position
Baumann was a defensive midfielder or center back.
[edit] Attributes
He is well known for his tough tackling and defensive positioning.
[edit] International career
Baumann featured in 28 internationals, scoring two goals. He played his debut for Germany in a 1-0 victory against Norway in Oslo on 14 November 1999. Baumann also took part in the 2002 FIFA World Cup (appearing in the round-of-16 match against Paraguay) and the 2004 European Football Championship (two matches).
[edit] Coaching Career
On 26 May 2009 was announced he will become the assistant managing job by SV Werder Bremen on the side of Klaus Allofs[3].
[edit] Personal life
Baumann is married to his wife Stefanie. They have a daughter Louisa and a son Moritz.[4]
[edit] Honours
- SV Werder Bremen:
- German League: 2003–2004
- German Cup: 2003–2004, 2008-2009
- German League Cup: 2006
- Germany:
- 2002 World Cup: runner-up
[edit] References
- ^ "Routinier Baumann beendet Karriere" (in German). nwzonline.de. http://www.nwzonline.de/nwz/module/fussball_spezial/index.php?Bereich=&Zeige=&ArtikelID=4222640. Retrieved on 20 May 2009.
- ^ "Baumann macht Schluss!" (in German). bild.de. http://www.bild.de/BILD/sport/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/werder/2009/05/19/frank-baumann/macht-schluss.html. Retrieved on 20 May 2009.
- ^ Baumann wechselt ins Werder-Management
- ^ Werder Bremen Bio
[edit] External links
- Profile at kicker.de (German)
- Career stats at fussballdaten.de (German)
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