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Bastian Schweinsteiger
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Bastian Schweinsteiger

Athlete · born August 1, 1984

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Bastian Schweinsteiger is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Earlier in his career, he primarily played as a wide midfielder before later switching to a central midfield role.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~17Joined FC Bayern Munich II2001
  2. ~18Joined FC Bayern Munich2002
  3. ~20Joined Germany national under-21 football team2004
  4. 19Joined Germany men's national association football teamJune 6, 2004
  5. ~29Named German Footballer of the Year2013
  6. ~31Joined Manchester United F.C.2015
  7. 32Joined Chicago Fire FCMarch 29, 2017

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