german football player

Marcel Halstenberg ( natural 27 September 1991 ) is a german professional football player [ 2 ] who plays for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Germany national team. In summation to playing to the left-back position, he plays in the centre-back put. [ 3 ]

Club career [edit ]

Hannover 96 II [edit ]

Born in Laatzen, Germany, Halstenberg grew up in Hannover and started his career at SV Germania Grasdorf before joining Hannover 96. [ 4 ] After spending eleven years progressing through the Hannover 96 youth system, he was finally promoted to Hannover 96 II. [ 5 ] Halstenberg initially started out as a striker before moving to defence. [ 6 ] He went on to make nineteen appearances for Hannover 96 II during the 2010–11 temper.

Borussia Dortmund II [edit ]

On 8 April 2011, it was announced that Halstenberg joined Borussia Dortmund II. [ 7 ] He made his Borussia Dortmund II debut, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 winnings over 1. FC Kaiserslautern II in the hatchway crippled of the season. [ 8 ] Since joining the club, Halstenberg became a regular in the starting football team at Borussia Dortmund II. [ 9 ] Following his performance in a 4–0 win over rivals ’ FC Schalke 04 II, Manager David Wagner praised his operation for playing in the unfamiliar position for the first meter. [ 10 ] It was n’t until on 28 March 2012 when he scored his first goal for Borussia Dortmund II, in a 4–2 succeed over Eintracht Trier. [ 11 ] Halstenberg late added more goals to his run, scoring against TuS Koblenz and SC Verl. [ 12 ] Despite suffering from injuries during the 2011–12 season, [ 13 ] Halstenberg finished his first season, making 32 appearances and scoring three times for Borussia Dormund II. In the 2012–13 temper, Halstenberg began to play in the left–back position since the begin of the season. [ 14 ] It was n’t until on 3 August 2012 when he scored his first Borussia Dortmund II finish of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Alemannia Aachen. [ 15 ] His performance attracted interests from Borussia Dortmund ‘s beginning team and saw him promoted to the senior team in January 2013. [ 16 ] however, he appeared three times as an idle substitute in the club ‘s first team matches : two coming from the league and one coming from the UEFA Champions League. [ 17 ] Despite this, Halstenberg continued to feature for the Borussia Dortmund II side for the remainder of the 2012–13 temper. [ 18 ] At the end of the 2012–13 temper, he went on to make thirty–six appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. Halstenberg reflected his prison term at Borussia Dortmund, saying : “ They are nice memories. David Wagner brought me back then. We moved up to the 3rd league in the first year and held the class there in the second class. That was a big time. I was allowed to practice with the pros from time to time. That helped me a lot and my athletic career. ” [ 19 ]

FC St. Pauli [edit ]

Halstenberg signed a three-year shrink with FC St. Pauli as a absolve agent, after his narrow had expired with Borussia Dortmund at the goal of the 2012–13 Bundesliga political campaign. [ 20 ]
Halstenberg fighting for the ball with Union Berlin ‘s Torsten Mattuschka in August 2013. Halstenberg made his FC St. Pauli debut in the opening bet on of the season, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 gain over TSV 1860 Munich. [ 21 ] Since making his FC St. Pauli debut, he promptly established himself in the begin eleven, where he faced contest from another left–back position player, Sebastian Schachten. [ 22 ] He continued to start in the left–back position until Schachten ‘s render in December 2013 and found himself, coming on as a utility on two occasions and at one indicate, played in the left–midfield position. [ 23 ] It was n’t until on 23 February 2014 when Halstenberg scored his first goal for the club, scoring from a direct detached kick, in a 2–1 winnings over Dynamo Dresden. [ 24 ] In a keep up up match against Union Berlin, he played a vital character when he set up two goals, as FC St. Pauli won 2–1. [ 25 ] Halstenberg then set up another two goals, setting up the first and second goal, as FC St. Pauli beat SV Sandhausen 3–2 on 5 April 2014. [ 26 ] Towards the end of the 2013–14 season, he then began to play in the midfield positions following Schachten regaining his left–back position. [ 27 ] At the end of the 2013–14 season, Halstenberg went on to make thirty–two appearances and scoring once in all competitions. In the 2014–15 season, Halstenberg, however, suffered an injuries that saw him missed the startle of the season. [ 28 ] After returning to the reserve team from injuries, he made his first base appearance of the season, starting the hale game, in a 4–1 loss against RB Leipzig. [ 29 ] In a follow–up match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Halstenberg scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–1 loss. [ 30 ] Since returning to the first team, he regained his first team rate in the left–back position, competing with Daniel Buballa throughout the temper. [ 31 ] Halsternberg subsequently two more goals later in the 2014–15 season against 1. FC Kaiserslautern and VfL Bochum. [ 32 ] Despite being sidelined for one more game later in the 2014–15 season, he went on to make twenty–two appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. [ 33 ] ahead of the 2015–16 season, Halstenberg was linked with a move away from the club, with his hometown club, Hannover 96 concern. [ 34 ] Hastlenberg, himself, stated he wanted to leave the club, describing it as the following footstep. [ 35 ] Despite, Halstenberg continued to regain his beginning team topographic point. [ 36 ] He scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 acquire over Karlsruher SC on 2 August 2015. [ 37 ] This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 win over Greuther Fürth. [ 38 ] however, he suffered an injury once again that saw him sidelined throughout August. [ 39 ] By the time of his departure, Halstenberg made three appearances and scoring once for the side .

RB Leipzig [edit ]

He joined RB Leipzig on 31 August 2015, signing on a four–year contract for an undisclosed tip ( it was reported to have cost three million euro ). [ 40 ] however, his go to RB Leipzig caused desecrate among FC St. Pauli supporters. [ 41 ]
Halstenberg pictured at the club ‘s train center in October 2018. Halstenberg made his RB Leipzig introduction, starting the solid game, in a 2–0 gain over Paderborn 07 on 11 September 2015. [ 42 ] In a follow–up match, he scored his first goal for the cabaret, in a 1–1 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim. [ 43 ] Since joining the club, he became a first team regular for the side and found himself in a competition in the left–back position with Anthony Jung. [ 44 ] Halstenberg then scored his irregular finish of the season, in a 2–1 win over SV Sandhausen on 1 November 2015. [ 45 ] He late set up two goals, setting up the first finish and the third finish, in a 4–2 win over MSV Duisburg on 6 December 2015. [ 46 ] Despite being sidelined former in the 2015–16 season, [ 47 ] Halstenberg remain featured in the beginning team, as he played closely every minute of Leipzig ‘s successful political campaign in the 2. Bundesliga, and as a left-back, was implemental in Leipzig ‘s league-leading defense. [ 48 ] In his inaugural season at RB Leipzig, Halstenberg made twenty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions .
Halstenberg pictured on the substitute bench during a UEFA Europa League match against Red Bull Salzburg in September 2018.

In the 2016–17 season, Halstenberg made his Bundesliga debut, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 pull against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the opening game of the season. [ 49 ] He continued to remain a first team regular, playing in the left–back put. [ 50 ] His performance soon earned himself praised by the german media. [ 51 ] After suffering from an injury in December, [ 52 ] he returned to the starting lineup against Eintracht Frankfurt on 21 January 2017, setting up two goals : the first goal and the one-third finish, in a 3–0 succeed. [ 53 ] Halstenberg started in every match since the start of the season until he was sidelined with injury in early April. [ 54 ] He returned to the starting line-up, playing in the left–back military position, in a 4–0 acquire over SC Freiburg on 15 April 2017. [ 55 ] After returning from injury, he missed the concluding three matches of the season, due to substitute workbench. [ 56 ] At the goal of the 2016–17 season, Halstenberg went on to make thirty–one appearances in all competitions .
Halstenberg pictured in action against Hertha BSC in March 2019. In the 2017–18 temper, Halstenberg continued to remain a first team regular, playing in the left–back position at the begin of the season. [ 57 ] Halstenberg set up a goal, setting up the first one, in a 4–1 win over SC Freiburg on 27 August 2017. [ 58 ] He made his UEFA Champions League debut, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 hook against AS Monaco on 13 September 2017. [ 59 ] It was n’t until on 12 December 2017 when Halstenberg scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 absorb against VfL Wolfsburg. [ 60 ] This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 passing against Hertha BSC. [ 61 ] however, Halstenberg was later plagued with injuries and finally sidelined for the remainder of the 2017–18 temper. [ 62 ] While on the sidelines, he signed a contract annex with the cabaret, keeping him until 2022. [ 63 ] At the end of the 2017–18 season, Halstenberg went on to make twenty–three appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. At the depart of the 2018–19 season, Halstenberg was sidelined with injuries, as he returned to educate in July. [ 64 ] It was n’t until on 23 September 2018 when he made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. [ 65 ] Since returning to the beginning team, Halstenberg regained his first team place, playing in the left–back position. [ 66 ] In addition to playing in the left–back status, he besides plays in the left–midfield place in a number of matches. [ 67 ] It was n’t until on 1 February 2019 when Halstenberg scored his first goal of the season, deoxyadenosine monophosphate well as, setting up the moment goal, in a 3–1 gain over Hannover 96. [ 68 ] In the quarter–finals of DFB-Pokal, he scored his second finish of the season, in a 2–1 acquire over FC Augsburg on 2 April 2019. [ 69 ] Eighteen days belated, on 20 April 2019, Halstenberg scored doubly for the side, in a 2–1 acquire over Borussia Mönchengladbach. [ 70 ] He started the whole game in the final against Bayern Munich, as RB Leipzig lost 3–0. [ 71 ] At the end of the 2018–19 season, Halstenberg went on to make thirty–seven appearances and scoring four times in all competitions .

International career [edit ]

On 3 November 2017, it was announced that Halstenberg was called up by Germany for the first time. [ 72 ] It was described as a “ surprise ” by kicker. [ 73 ] Halstenberg made his external debut on 10 November 2017 for Germany in a friendly match against England, starting as a forget back and played the wholly game, as they drew 0–0. [ 74 ] It was n’t until on 20 March 2019 when he made another appearance for Germany, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Serbia. [ 75 ] On 9 September 2019 he scored his first finish for Germany in a 2–0 away win against Northern Ireland. [ 76 ] On 19 May 2021, he was selected to the squad for the UEFA Euro 2020. [ 77 ]

career statistics [edit ]

club [edit ]

As of match played 22 May 2021.[78]

International [edit ]

Halstenberg in action for Germany ‘s match against Estonia in the UEFA Euro 2020 modifier .

As of match played 19 June 2021[79]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Germany 2017 1 0
2019 5 1
2020 2 0
2021 1 0
Total 9 1
Scores and results list Germany’s goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Halstenberg goal.[80]
List of international goals scored by Marcel Halstenberg
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 9 September 2019 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland  Northern Ireland 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification

Honours [edit ]

individual [edit ]

  • Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2018–19[81]

personal life [edit ]

Halstenberg has a brother, Benjamin Halstenberg, who is besides a football player. [ 82 ] The match played against each other, as Borussia Dortmund II won 7–1 against his brother ‘s team, SC Wiedenbrück on 29 August 2011. [ 83 ] Growing up, he supported Borussia Dortmund. [ 84 ] In February 2016, while on the sidelines due to injury, Halstenberg caused controversy when he took a selfie with his girlfriend at the Holocaust Memorial. [ 85 ] In answer, he apologised for his actions. [ 86 ] In June 2017, Halstenberg married his long-run girlfriend, Franziska Dzienziol, who is besides from Hannover. [ 4 ] [ 87 ] The couple first met when they were thirteen. [ 88 ] In January 2019, their daughter was born. [ 89 ]

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