Jens Jeremies

Jens Jeremies (born 5 March 1974) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Jens Jeremies
Jeremies with Bayern Munich in 2006
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-03-05) 5 March 1974
Place of birth Görlitz, East Germany
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
1980–1986 Motor Görlitz
1986–1993 Dynamo Dresden
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1995 Dynamo Dresden 10 (1)
1995–1998 1860 Munich 78 (2)
1998–2006 Bayern Munich 160 (6)
Total 248 (9)
International career
1995 Germany U21 3 (1)
1997–2004 Germany 55 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Germany
FIFA World Cup
Runner-up2002 Korea/Japan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Best known for his tackling abilities, he played for three clubs during his professional career, most notably Bayern Munich where he won six Bundesliga titles, four DFB-Pokal trophies, and one Champions League title. He retired at the age of 32 following persistent injury problems.

Jeremies won 55 caps for Germany, representing the nation in two World Cups and two European Championships. He started in the 2002 World Cup final, which Germany lost to Brazil.

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