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Christian Träsch
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Träsch with FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-09-01) 1 September 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Ingolstadt, West Germany
Height 1.80 m
Playing position Right-back, defensive midfielder
Youth career
1992–2000 TV 1861 Ingolstadt
2000–2003 MTV Ingolstadt
2003–2006 1860 Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 1860 Munich II 39 (2)
2007–2008 VfB Stuttgart II 39 (1)
2008–2011 VfB Stuttgart 83 (5)
2011–2017 VfL Wolfsburg 124 (0)
2014 VfL Wolfsburg II 1 (1)
2017–2019 FC Ingolstadt 35 (1)
2020 Al-Wasl 1 (0)
Total 322 (10)
National team
2009–2011 Germany 10 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Christian Träsch (born September 1, 1987) is a German former professional footballer. He played as a right-back or a defensive midfielder. These positions are important for both defending and helping the team attack.

Christian Träsch: A Football Journey

Christian Träsch started his professional football journey in Germany. He became known for his strong play in defense and midfield. He played for several big clubs and even represented his country.

Early Career and Stuttgart Days

Christian Träsch made his first professional appearance on February 3, 2008. This was for VfB Stuttgart against Schalke 04. He quickly showed his talent on the field.

He scored his first goal for VfB Stuttgart on October 5, 2008. It was an amazing shot from 25 meters away against Werder Bremen. This goal showed his powerful kicking ability.

In January 2009, VfB Stuttgart extended his contract. This meant he would stay with the club until the summer of 2012. It was a sign of how much the team valued him.

Moving to VfL Wolfsburg

On July 25, 2011, Christian Träsch joined VfL Wolfsburg. This was a big move to another strong club in the German league. He continued to play important roles for his new team.

In October 2014, he played a match for VfL Wolfsburg's reserve team. He even scored a goal in the 10th minute of that game. This showed his dedication to staying in top form.

A major highlight of his time at Wolfsburg was winning the German Cup. On May 30, 2015, Wolfsburg beat Borussia Dortmund 3–1 in the final. This was the first time Wolfsburg had won this important trophy. Christian Träsch was part of this historic victory.

Playing for Germany

Christian Träsch was called up to the senior Germany squad in May 2009. This was a huge honor for him. He made his first appearance for Germany on June 2, 2009. This was during a tour of Asia, in a match against the United Arab Emirates. He came into the game in the 79th minute.

He played a total of 10 international matches for Germany. His last game for the national team was on November 11, 2011. It was an exciting 3-3 draw against Ukraine in Kyiv.

Retirement from Football

Christian Träsch announced his retirement from playing football in October 2020. He was 33 years old at the time. Throughout his career, he played in over 240 matches in Germany's top two football divisions. He had a long and successful career as a professional footballer.

Honours and Achievements

Christian Träsch won several important titles during his career:

  • 1860 Munich
    • Under 17 Bundesliga: 2005–06 (This is a youth league championship)
  • VfL Wolfsburg
    • DFB-Pokal: 2014–15 (This is the main German Cup competition)
    • DFL-Supercup: 2015 (This is a match between the league champions and the cup winners)

See also

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