Lars Bender

Lars Bender (German pronunciation: [ˈlaʁs ˈbɛndɐ]; born 27 April 1989) is a German former professional footballer who played as a right back and defensive midfielder. He is the twin brother of Sven Bender.

Lars Bender
Bender in 2018
Personal information
Full name Lars Bender
Date of birth (1989-04-27) 27 April 1989
Place of birth Rosenheim, West Germany
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Right back, defensive midfielder
Youth career
1993–1999 TSV Brannenburg
1999–2002 SpVgg Unterhaching
2002–2006 1860 Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2009 1860 Munich 58 (4)
2009–2021 Bayer Leverkusen 256 (22)
Total 314 (26)
International career
2005–2006 Germany U17 9 (1)
2007–2008 Germany U19 9 (2)
2009 Germany U20 1 (1)
2010 Germany U21 1 (0)
2011–2014 Germany 19 (4)
2016 Germany Olympic 6 (0)
Managerial career
2022-2023 Germany U15 (assistant)
2023– Germany U17 (assistant)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam
UEFA European Championship
2012
UEFA European Under-19 Championship
Winner2008
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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