Kentin Mahé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kentin Mahé |
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| Born | 22 May 1991 Paris, France |
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| Nationality | French | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back/Left Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | VfL Gummersbach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1997–1999
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AS Monaco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1999–2000
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ASPTT Nice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2000–2008
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TSV Bayer Dormagen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008
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Hammarby IF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2009
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TSV Bayer Dormagen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2009–2011
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DHC Rheinland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011–2013
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VfL Gummersbach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013–2015
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HSV Hamburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015–2018
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SG Flensburg-Handewitt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2018–2024
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Telekom Veszprém | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2024–
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VfL Gummersbach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2010–
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France | 173 | (558) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| 1 National team caps and goals correct as of 12 July 2024 |
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Kentin Mahé is a famous French handball player. He was born on May 22, 1991. He plays for the club VfL Gummersbach and is also a key player for the French national team. He is known for his skills as a centre back and left wing.
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Kentin Mahé's Early Life
Kentin Mahé was born in Paris, France. He started playing handball when he was just six years old. His first club was AS Monaco. Later, he briefly played for ASPTT Nice.
In 2000, Kentin moved to Germany. His father, Pascal Mahé, was also a handball player. His father took on different coaching jobs in Germany, which is why they moved. Kentin grew up there and continued to play handball.
Kentin's grandmother is from Sweden. When he was 18, in 2008, he lived in Stockholm for four months. During this time, he played youth handball for Hammarby IF. This club was the national champion at the time.
His Professional Handball Career
Kentin Mahé returned to Germany in 2009. He began his professional career with DHC Rheinland. After that, he played for other well-known German clubs. These included VfL Gummersbach and HSV Hamburg.
In 2015, Kentin joined SG Flensburg-Handewitt, a top German club. Here, he became a world-class player. He played under the coach Ljubomir Vranjes. On July 1, 2018, he moved to the Hungarian club Telekom Veszprém. He played there until 2024, when he returned to VfL Gummersbach.
Major Achievements and Medals
Kentin Mahé has won many important medals and trophies throughout his career. He has achieved great success with both his national team and his clubs.
National Team Success
- Olympic Games:
- He won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- He also earned a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
- World Championship:
- Kentin has won gold medals at the World Championship twice: in 2015 (in Qatar) and 2017 (in France).
- He also won a bronze medal in 2019.
- European Championship:
- He won a gold medal at the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
- He also secured a bronze medal in 2018.
Club Victories
- Handball-Bundesliga (German League):
- He won the gold medal (championship) in 2018 with SG Flensburg-Handewitt.
- Nemzeti Bajnokság I (Hungarian League):
- He won the gold medal (championship) in 2019 and 2023 with Telekom Veszprém.
- Magyar Kupa (Hungarian Cup):
- He has won the gold medal (cup) multiple times: in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Individual Awards
Kentin Mahé has also received special awards for his excellent performance:
- He was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the EHF Cup Final Four tournament in 2015.
- He was chosen for the All-Star team as the Best Centre Back in the EHF Champions League in 2019 and 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Kentin Mahé para niños
