Hendrik Pekeler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hendrik Pekeler |
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| Born | July 2, 1991 Itzehoe, Germany |
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| Nationality | German | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Pivot | |||||||||||||||
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| Current club | THW Kiel | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 61 | |||||||||||||||
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2002–2004
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ETSV Fortuna Glückstadt | |||||||||||||||
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2004–2007
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MTV Herzhorn | |||||||||||||||
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2007–2008
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Bramstedter TS | |||||||||||||||
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2009–2010
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THW Kiel | |||||||||||||||
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2010–2012
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Bergischer HC | |||||||||||||||
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2012–2015
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TBV Lemgo | |||||||||||||||
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2015–2018
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Rhein-Neckar Löwen | |||||||||||||||
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2018–
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THW Kiel | |||||||||||||||
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2012–2024
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Germany | 122 | (210) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Hendrik Pekeler, born on July 2, 1991, is a talented German professional handball player. He plays for the famous team THW Kiel. In 2020, he was even named the best handball player in Germany!
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Hendrik Pekeler's Handball Journey
Hendrik Pekeler started playing handball when he was young. He first played for ETSV Fortuna Glückstadt. Later, he joined MTV Herzhorn in 2004 and Bramstedter TS in 2007.
Starting His Professional Career
In 2008, Hendrik signed a four-year contract with THW Kiel, a big handball club. A year later, he played for TSV Altenholz in the 2. Bundesliga, which is a lower league. From 2009, he played for both the main Kiel team and their second team.
In 2010, he moved to Bergischer HC for two years. He helped this team get promoted to the top league, the Bundesliga, in 2011. In 2012, he joined TBV Lemgo for three years. Then, in 2014, he moved to Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
Returning to THW Kiel
In 2018, Hendrik Pekeler made a big move back to THW Kiel. This is where he plays now. During the 2022-23 season, he scored his 1000th goal in the Bundesliga! That's a lot of goals!
Playing for Germany
Hendrik Pekeler also played for the German national team. His first game for Germany was on March 14, 2012.
European Championship Success
At the 2016 European Championship, Hendrik was part of the German team. They won the whole tournament! They beat Spain in the final game with a score of 24-17.
Olympic Medal Winner
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Hendrik and the German team won bronze medals. This was a huge achievement! For this, he received a special award called the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt. This award is one of the highest sports honors in Germany.
Other National Team Appearances
Hendrik also played in the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship, where Germany finished fourth. At the 2020 European Championship, his team finished fifth. He was recognized as the best defender in the "All-Star Team" for that tournament. He also represented Germany at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
In January 2024, Hendrik decided to stop playing for the German national team. However, he continues to play for his club team, THW Kiel.
Amazing Achievements
Hendrik Pekeler has won many important titles with his teams:
- EHF Champions League (Europe's top club competition):
Gold
- 2010, 2020
- EHF Cup (Another European club competition):
- Gold
- 2019
- Handball-Bundesliga (Germany's top league):
- Gold
- 2010, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023
- DHB-Pokal (German Cup):
- Gold
- 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025
- DHB-Supercup (German Supercup):
- Gold
- 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Individual Awards
Besides team awards, Hendrik has also received special awards just for himself:
- Handball Player of the Year in Germany: 2020
- All-Star Team as Best Defender in EHF Champions League: 2022
See also
In Spanish: Hendrik Pekeler para niños
