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Jannik Kohlbacher
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Personal information
Born (1995-07-19) 19 July 1995 (age 29)
Bensheim, Germany
Nationality German
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position Pivot
Club information
Current club Rhein-Neckar Löwen
Number 80
Youth career
Years Team
0000–2012
TV Grosswallstadt
Senior clubs
Years Team
2012–2013
SG Leutershausen
2013–2015
TV Grosswallstadt
2015–2018
HSG Wetzlar
2018–
Rhein-Neckar Löwen
National team 1
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–
Germany 123 (234)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver 2024 Paris Team
European Championship
Gold 2016 Poland
Youth European Championship
Gold 2012 Austria
Youth World Championship
Bronze 2013 Hungary
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 7 January 2025

Jannik Kohlbacher, born on July 19, 1995, is a talented German handball player. He plays for the club Rhein-Neckar Löwen and is also a key member of the German national handball team.

Jannik first joined the German national team in November 2015. His first game was against Brazil. He helped his team win the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship, which was a big achievement!

About Jannik Kohlbacher

Jannik Kohlbacher is a professional handball player from Germany. He was born in Bensheim. Jannik plays in the "pivot" position. This means he often plays close to the opponent's goal. His job is to score goals and create chances for his teammates. He is known for his strong play and important goals.

Early Career and Youth Success

Jannik started playing handball at a young age. He played for TV Grosswallstadt in his youth. His talent was clear from early on.

He achieved great success as a young player. In 2012, he won a gold medal. This was at the European Men's U-18 Handball Championship in Austria. The next year, in 2013, he won a bronze medal. This was at the 2013 Men's Youth World Handball Championship in Hungary. These wins showed he was a rising star in handball.

Playing for Clubs

Jannik has played for several clubs in Germany. After his youth career, he joined SG Leutershausen. Then he returned to TV Grosswallstadt.

From 2015 to 2018, he played for HSG Wetzlar. Since 2018, he has been playing for Rhein-Neckar Löwen. This club is one of the top teams in the Handball-Bundesliga. Playing for these clubs has helped him become a stronger player.

Playing for Germany

Jannik Kohlbacher is an important player for the German national team. He first joined the team in November 2015. His first game was against Brazil.

He was part of the German team that won the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship. This was a huge victory for Germany. He has continued to represent his country in many international games.

Olympic Achievements

Jannik has also played in the Olympic Games. He was part of the German team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Most recently, he won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This was a fantastic achievement for him and the German team. Winning an Olympic medal is a dream for many athletes.

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