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Stefan Kießling (born 25 January 1984) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker for Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Nürnberg. Born in Lichtenfels, West Germany, Kießling began playing football at a young age in the youth setup at 1. FC Eintracht Bamberg before moving to the 1. FC Nürnberg academy in 2001. He made his professional debut for Nürnberg as a 19-year-old in 2003 before being sold to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2006. He stayed at Leverkusen for 12 seasons. A German international from 2007 to 2010, Kießling earned six caps, failing to score a goal at the senior level. He represented Germany at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, featuring in two matches for the eventual third-place side.

Quick facts about Stefan Kießling

  • Full name: Stefan Kießling
  • Born: 1984-01-25
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q106387

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Who is Stefan Kießling?

Stefan Kießling (born 25 January 1984) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker for Bayer Leverkusen and 1.

What nationality is Stefan Kießling?

Stefan Kießling is Germany.

When was Stefan Kießling born?

Stefan Kießling was born on 1984-01-25.

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