Mike Hanke facts for kids
Hanke in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mike Hanke | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Hamm, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1989–1996 | TuS 1910 Wiescherhöfen | ||
| 1996–1999 | Hammer SpVg | ||
| 1999–2000 | VfL Bochum | ||
| 2000–2001 | Schalke 04 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2005 | Schalke 04 II | 25 | (22) |
| 2001–2005 | Schalke 04 | 58 | (7) |
| 2005–2007 | VfL Wolfsburg | 53 | (16) |
| 2007–2010 | Hannover 96 | 81 | (19) |
| 2010 | Hannover 96 II | 1 | (2) |
| 2011–2013 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 77 | (13) |
| 2013–2014 | SC Freiburg | 15 | (2) |
| 2014 | Guizhou Renhe | 12 | (1) |
| Total | 322 | (71) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Germany U18 | 16 | (9) |
| 2001–2002 | Germany U19 | 13 | (7) |
| 2002–2003 | Germany U20 | 9 | (8) |
| 2003–2005 | Germany U21 | 26 | (14) |
| 2004 | Germany Team 2006 | 1 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Germany | 12 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mike Hanke is a German former footballer who played as a forward. He was born on November 5, 1983. People often described him as a player who always gave his best in attack. He was also known for being a threat in the opponent's goal area.
Hanke played 12 games for the German national team between 2005 and 2007. He was part of the teams that finished third in two big tournaments. These were the 2005 Confederations Cup and the 2006 World Cup. Both tournaments took place in Germany.
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Playing for Clubs
Mike Hanke was born in Hamm, Germany. He started his professional career in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league. His first team was Schalke 04 in the 2001–02 season.
Moving to New Teams
In the 2005–06 season, Hanke moved to VfL Wolfsburg. This move happened because the manager of Wolfsburg, Thomas Strunz, wanted him.
In May 2007, Hanke joined Hannover 96. He scored eleven goals in the league for them. His team finished in the middle of the league table that season.
After playing for Hannover 96 for three and a half seasons, he moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Later Club Career
On May 31, 2013, Hanke joined SC Freiburg for free. He said he liked the club and felt he would fit in well. He was also excited to play in European competitions again. Hanke felt it was his job to help the younger players grow.
On July 8, 2014, Hanke moved to Chinese Super League team Guizhou Renhe. He played there for half a year before returning to Germany. He retired from professional football after this.
Playing for Germany
Mike Hanke first played for the German national team on June 8, 2005. It was a friendly game against Russia that ended in a 2–2 draw. He came into the game as a substitute.
First Goal and Red Card
In his second game, on June 18, 2005, he played against Tunisia. This was during the group stage of the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He scored his only goal for Germany just one minute after coming on. Germany won that game 3–0.
He started his first game for Germany on June 29, 2005. This was the third-place play-off against Mexico. However, he received a red card and was sent off the field during the game.
World Cup Experience
Hanke was part of the German team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Because of the red card he got in the Confederations Cup, he missed the first two group games. He played as a substitute in the third-place play-off. Germany won that game 3–1 against Portugal.
He played in three of Germany's qualifying games for Euro 2008. His last game for Germany was on November 17, 2007. Germany won that game 4–0 against Cyprus.
About Mike Hanke
Mike Hanke has an interesting personal fact: he is allergic to grass. When his skin touches grass, he gets blisters and a sore rash.
Honors and Awards
Mike Hanke achieved several honors during his football career.
Club Achievements
- Schalke 04
- DFB-Pokal: 2001–02 (a major German cup competition)
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2003, 2004 (a European club competition)
National Team Achievements
- Germany
- FIFA Confederations Cup third Place: 2005
- FIFA World Cup third Place: 2006
Individual Awards
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt: 2006 (Germany's highest sports award)
See also
In Spanish: Mike Hanke para niños
