Martin Wagner facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Martin Wagner | ||
| Date of birth | 24 February 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Offenburg, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988-1992 1992-2000 2000-2001 |
Nürnberg Kaiserslautern Wolfsburg |
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| International career | |||
| 1992-1994 | Germany | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Martin Wagner (born 24 February 1968) is a former German football player. He played as a midfielder and was known for his powerful shots and strong play. Martin played for several top clubs in Germany and also represented his country on the international stage.
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Martin Wagner's Football Journey
Martin Wagner had an exciting career playing football in Germany. He was a talented midfielder who played for some well-known teams and even for the German national team.
Starting Out at Nürnberg
Martin began his professional football journey with 1. FC Nürnberg. He joined the club in 1988 and quickly became an important player. For four seasons, from 1988 to 1992, he played in the top German league, the Bundesliga. During his time there, he played in over 100 matches and scored 14 goals.
Success with Kaiserslautern
In 1992, Martin Wagner moved to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he spent eight very successful years. This was a big part of his career. With Kaiserslautern, he won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in 1996. Even more amazingly, after being relegated to the second division in 1996, the team bounced back and won the Bundesliga title in 1998! This was a huge achievement, as they became the first team to win the Bundesliga immediately after being promoted. Martin was a key player in this historic team. He played over 200 matches for Kaiserslautern and scored 30 goals.
Playing for Germany
Martin Wagner's great performances for his clubs earned him a spot on the German national team. He played six matches for Germany between 1992 and 1994. He was even part of the German squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, which is a dream for many football players.
Later Career
After his long and successful time at Kaiserslautern, Martin Wagner moved to VfL Wolfsburg in 2000. He played one season there before ending his professional playing career. In total, he played over 300 professional club matches and scored 44 goals.
See also
In Spanish: Martin Wagner para niños
