Lars Ricken: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lars Ricken (born 10 July 1976) is a German retired footballer and the current managing director of Borussia Dortmund. From 2008 to 2024, he was the youth coordinator at Dortmund. Ricken represented Borussia Dortmund throughout his entire professional career, which spanned 15 years. He was the youngest player to appear for the club in an official match, a record later broken by Nuri Şahin. An attacking midfielder, he won three Bundesliga titles (1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02) and scored in the 1996–97 Champions League final, which Dortmund won. A German international for five years, Ricken represented the country at the 2002 World Cup and the 1999 Confederations Cup.
Quick facts about Lars Ricken
- Full name: Lars Ricken
- Born: 1976-07-10
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q506919
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Who is Lars Ricken?
Lars Ricken (born 10 July 1976) is a German retired footballer and the current managing director of Borussia Dortmund.
What nationality is Lars Ricken?
Lars Ricken is Germany.
When was Lars Ricken born?
Lars Ricken was born on 1976-07-10.



