Sebastian Kehl: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sebastian Walter Kehl (German pronunciation: [zeˈbasti̯a(ː)n ˈkeːl]; born 13 February 1980) is a German football executive and former professional player. A defensive midfielder, Kehl amassed Bundesliga totals of 314 games and 24 goals over the course of 15 seasons, representing SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund. He won six major titles with the latter club, including three national championships. Kehl was a German international for five years and appeared in two World Cups (finishing second in the 2002 edition) and in the Euro 2004. Following his retirement, he first worked as the "Head of First Team Football" for Borussia Dortmund before taking over as sporting director, a position he held until March 2026.
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- Full name: Sebastian Kehl
- Born: 1980-02-13
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q141354
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Who is Sebastian Kehl?
Sebastian Walter Kehl (German pronunciation: [zeˈbasti̯a(ː)n ˈkeːl]; born 13 February 1980) is a German football executive and former professional player. A defensive midfielder, Kehl amassed Bundesliga totals of 314 games and 24 goals over the course of 15 seasons, representing SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund.
What nationality is Sebastian Kehl?
Sebastian Kehl is Germany.
When was Sebastian Kehl born?
Sebastian Kehl was born on 1980-02-13.
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