André Lenz

André Lenz

Lenz playing for Wolfsburg in 2009.
Personal information
Date of birth	(1973-11-19) 19 November 1973 (age 48)
Place of birth	Mülheim an der Ruhr, West Germany
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
1979–1989	TV Asberg
1989–1990	Bayer Uerdingen
1990–1992	Wuppertaler SV
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1992–1996	Wuppertaler SV
1997–2001	Alemannia Aachen	62	(0)
2001–2003	Energie Cottbus	26	(0)
2003–2004	1860 Munich	3	(0)
2004–2012	VfL Wolfsburg	18	(0)
2007–2008	VfL Wolfsburg II	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

André Lenz (born 19 November 1973) is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.^[1]

Career[]

Lenz was born in Mülheim an der Ruhr. He began his football career as a professional in 1999. Back then, he played for Alemannia Aachen in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2001, he signed a contract with Energie Cottbus, who were playing in the first division. In his second year for Energie, he played almost every match. After Energie was relegated in 2003, 1860 Munich were interested in signing him, eventually he chose to sign. In 2004, it was confirmed that Lenz would be leaving 1860 Munich to join Bundesliga's VfL Wolfsburg. Lenz announced his retirement from active play following the conclusion of the 2012–13 Bundesliga season.

Assault[]

On 8 May 2010, Lenz was seriously injured during an altercation in a nightclub.^[2] He suffered multiple stab wounds and had an emergency surgery in a hospital.^[3]

Honours[]

• Bundesliga: 2008–09

References[]

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