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Bastian Schweinsteiger
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Bastian Schweinsteiger (born August 1, 1984 in Kolbermoor, Bavaria, Germany) is a professional footballer from Germany who currently plays in midfield for Bayern Munich. Bastian's older brother, Tobias, currently plays for the German second division club Eintracht Braunschweig.
Career
Schweinsteiger signed for Bayern Munich as a youth team player on July 1, 1998 and rose through the club's youth sides. A talented youth ski racer, he had to decide between pursuing a professional career in skiing and football at the age of 14. Having won the German youth championship in July 2002, Schweinsteiger quickly earned a place in the reserves, producing a string of solid third division displays.
After just two training sessions with the first team, coach ... more Bastian Schweinsteiger biography
Date of birth: August 3, 1984
Place of birth: Kolbermoor, Germany
Height: 1.81 m
Weight: 77 kg
Nickname: Basti and Schweini
Position: Midfielder
2002-present: Bayern Munich - 123 (14)
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