Leon Draisaitl

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.

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

Height

186 cm

Occupation

ice hockey player

Awards & achievements

• 2020 German Sportspersonality of the Year

Motto

Private

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• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B6%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB

Tags

• North Rhine-Westphalia
• ice hockey player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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