2. Bundesliga Veteran Marcel Halstenberg Hangs Up Hisboots: A Look Back and Ahead
Retirement Announcement: Ex-National Athlete Marcel Halstenberg Hangs Up His Cleats - Retired career: Marcel Halstenberg, ex-national team athlete
Marcel Halstenberg, the ex-national team defender, has decided to hang up his boots. In a heartfelt video message, the 33-year-old, currently with 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96, broke the news: "I've had a fantastic journey, playing at the highest level, competing with top-tier players, and the honor of donning the national team jersey. I'm proud of it all."
Born and bred in Laatzen, close to Hannover, Halstenberg rose through the ranks of the 96 youth system. His professional journey involved stints with Borussia Dortmund II, FC St. Pauli, RB Leipzig, and a return to Hannover 96 in 2023, partly due to family reasons: "My career wouldn't have been complete without returning two years ago. Now, I feel it's time to call it quits. I'm genuinely looking forward to spending quality time with my loved ones, who too often took a backseat."
The grand send-off is scheduled for Sunday (13:30 CET, Sky) at home against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, with the last game to take place on May 18 against Hertha BSC. Should he feature in both matches, Halstenberg will end his career with 138 2. Bundesliga, 165 Bundesliga, 25 DFB-Pokal, and 20 Champions League appearances.
Brief Glance at Halstenberg's Career
- Clubs: A seasoned pro, Marcel Halstenberg spent time at Hannover 96 (youth and return engagement), Borussia Dortmund's reserves, FC St. Pauli, RB Leipzig, and Hannover 96 again[1][4].
- International and Club Appearances: Boasting nine caps for the German national team, he scored one goal. His professional career spans over 320 games, with Champions League appearances with RB Leipzig and two DFB-Pokal titles[1][4].
- Accolades and Milestones: Among his accomplishments are multiple DFB-Pokal triumphs with RB Leipzig[1].
This concludes an illustrious career, providing fans a chance to bid farewell to a dedicated and accomplished player.
- Marcel Halstenberg
- Hannover
- Hannover 96
- Video message
- Laatzen
- Sunday
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- After an illustrious career, Marcel Halstenberg, the ex-national team defender currently with Hannover 96, announced his retirement from football through a heartfelt video message.
- Born in Laatzen near Hannover, Halstenberg will bid farewell to the sport on Sunday at home against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, with his final game scheduled against Hertha BSC on May 18.
- Halstenberg, a defender, joined Hannover 96's youth system, progressed through the ranks, and returned to the club in 2023, partly due to family reasons.
- Throughout his career with clubs like Hannover 96, Borussia Dortmund II, FC St. Pauli, RB Leipzig, and Hannover 96 again, Halstenberg accumulated 320 games, represented the German national team nine times, and scored one goal for the national team.
