Metzelder Christoph

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BV Borussia Dortmund, Deutsche Fussball Bund

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CAREER
Christoph Metzelder is still regarded as Germany's most talented defender. And this despite the fact that the 23-year-old's last appearance in the Bundesliga dates back to 22 March 2003 (0-0 at Arminia Bielefeld). Since then his complicated Achilles tendon injury has required two operations - a major blow to his career. Christoph Metzelder took a short cut to the Bundesliga, being at the right place at the right time. The young talented player started his career at TuS Haltern. He played for the local side between 1986 and 1995. Then he joined Schalke 04's youth team for a year, before he moved to Preussen Mnster in 1996.

In the summer of 2000 Metzelder signed for Borussia. And he was an instant success. He not only won the German championships with BVB in 2002 as a regular first team player, he also reached the World Cup final with Germany the very same year. In Japan and South Korea, he was also voted "Best Player Under The Age of 23" But despite offers from other big clubs, he extended his contract until 2005. After his long injury lay-off, fans and team-mates are now both hoping that Metzelder will be able to make a comeback next season that mirrored the start of his career four years ago.

STRENGTHS
One can hardly fail to notice the main strength of the BVB skipper: With a height of 1.93 metres, Christoph Metzelder is outstanding in the air. And despite his young age, the centre back, who can also play on the right of defence, has nerves of steel and necessary combination of composure and confidence. This, along with his superb tackling skills, both in the air and on the ground, make Metzelder a very good defensive player.

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