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Stefan Kießling, born on January 25, 1984 in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Germany, is an association football player. Stefan Kießling is 42 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Silbernes Lorbeerblatt. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Stefan Kießling is one of those footballers whose loyalty interests me as much as his goals. A 191-centimeter striker, he spent the long heart of his career at Bayer Leverkusen rather than chasing moves, and that kind of one-club commitment in modern football is increasingly unusual. He came up through the German youth system, from Bamberg to Nürnberg, the unglamorous ladder that produces dependable professionals. The Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, Germany's top sporting honour, sits in his record as recognition of that service. To me he reads as the classic reliable target man, the sort of player a club builds around quietly for a decade.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stefan Kießling
- Name (Japanese)
- シュテファン・キースリンク
- Reading
- しゅてふぁん・きーすりんく
- Born
- January 25, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Germany
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stefan Kießling born?
Born January 25, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Stefan Kießling from?
Stefan Kießling is from Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Germany.
What does Stefan Kießling do?
Stefan Kießling works as association football player.
How tall is Stefan Kießling?
Stefan Kießling is 191 cm.
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