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Steffen Freund was born in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany on January 19, 1970. Steffen Freund is listed as an association football player and association football coach. The age as of 2026 is 56. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Steffen Freund played the position nobody writes songs about, the defensive midfielder who eats the dirty minutes so the stars can shine. That he did it in both the German and English top flights, and contributed to Germany's Euro 1996 triumph, tells me he was trusted by demanding managers and teammates alike. Coming out of Brandenburg in the former East and reaching that level speaks to grit. What I respect most is the second act: turning toward coaching, passing on the selfless habits he embodied. Freund strikes me as a player defined by reliability rather than highlights, and football quietly runs on people like him.
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- Name (English)
- Steffen Freund
- Name (Japanese)
- シュテファン・フロイント
- Reading
- しゅてふぁん・ふろいんと
- Born
- January 19, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
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Frequently asked questions
When was Steffen Freund born?
Born January 19, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Steffen Freund from?
Steffen Freund is from Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany.
What does Steffen Freund do?
Steffen Freund works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Steffen Freund?
Steffen Freund is 180 cm.
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