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Bastian Schweinsteiger (pronounced [ˈbasti̯a(ː)n ˈʃvaɪnʃtaɪɡɐ] ⓘ; born 1 August 1984) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Earlier in his career, he primarily played as a wide midfielder ; he later switched to a central midfield role.
- 1 August 1984 (age 39)
- 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Kolbermoor, West Germany
- 2 min
- Bayern bow. Born in Bavaria, Schweinsteiger attended school in Munich before joining the Bayern academy in 1998. He began his trophy collection early on, winning the Bundesliga at both U17 and U19 level alongside the likes of Philipp Lahm and Michael Rensing.
- Breakthrough and maiden titles. From that point on, Schweinsteiger was rarely absent from Hitzfeld's side. He came off the bench in each of the next two games before being handed his full debut away at Arminia Bielefeld in the second match after the 2002/03 winter break.
- Germany debut. Although he made his club debut only a few minutes before Lahm, Schweinsteiger had to wait a few months longer than his teammate to win a first Germany cap.
- The captain's armband. Bayern as a club see themselves as representatives of Bavaria and Munich, taking particular pride in the promotion of their own.
Last club: Chicago Most games for: Bayern Munich Retired since: Jan 1, 2020. Major League Soccer. +. Date of birth/Age: Aug 1, 1984 (39) Place of birth: Kolbermoor. Citizenship: Germany. Height: N/A. Position: Central Midfield. Agent: BS Family Office.
- Germany
- Kolbermoor
Oct 8, 2019 · Former Germany, Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired. The 35-year-old announced his decision two days after the end of the Major League Soccer...
Jan 5, 2024 · A tribute to the former Bayern and Germany star, who used his half-pirouettes to create time and space on the pitch. Learn how he evolved from a winger to a holding midfielder, and how he influenced the game with his calm and humble style.
Bayern Munich midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger finally retired in 2019 after a spell with Chicago Fire. bundesliga.com takes a trip down memory lane to remind ourselves of the impact the...
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May 17, 2022 · The former Bayern midfielder recalls the shocking loss to Chelsea in the Allianz Arena and how it motivated him and his teammates to win the treble in 2013. He also reflects on his career, Jupp Heynckes and the fans' support.
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