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Leon Draisaitl

レオン・ドライザイトル　/　れおん・どらいざいとる

Ice hockey player from Germany

October 27, 1995 (age 30)　・　Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia
ice hockey player

My Take

Leon Draisaitl is proof that hockey talent doesn't only come from the usual places. Born in Cologne to German-Czech roots, he became a forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers, which is remarkable for someone who grew up far from the NHL's traditional pipelines. I love that, because it widens the map of where the sport's stars can emerge. Being named Germany's Sportspersonality of the Year in 2020 tells me his impact registered well beyond rinks. Playing alongside elite talent in Edmonton, he's carved out his own identity rather than living in anyone's shadow, and that's the part I admire most.

Overview

Leon Tim Draisaitl (German: [ˈleːɔn ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌzaɪ̯tl̩] ; born 27 October 1995) is a German-Czech professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Leon Draisaitl
Name (Japanese): レオン・ドライザイトル
Reading: れおん・どらいざいとる
Born: October 27, 1995 (age 30)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Scorpio / Boar
Origin: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Blood type: Private
Height: 186 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: ice hockey player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

2020 German Sportspersonality of the Year

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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