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Ulf Kirsten
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Ulf Kirsten (German pronunciation: [ʊlf ˈkɪʁstn̩]; born 4 December 1965) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed Der Schwatte (dialect for Der Schwarze, 'The Black One'), he is the first player in history to reach a total 100 caps playing with two different national teams (first for East Germany, then Reunified Germany). Kirsten's biggest success was the victory of the 1992–93 DFB-Pokal.

Quick facts about Ulf Kirsten

  • Full name: Ulf Kirsten
  • Born: 1965-12-04
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q310519

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Who is Ulf Kirsten?

Ulf Kirsten (German pronunciation: [ʊlf ˈkɪʁstn̩]; born 4 December 1965) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker.

What nationality is Ulf Kirsten?

Ulf Kirsten is Germany.

When was Ulf Kirsten born?

Ulf Kirsten was born on 1965-12-04.

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