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Jerome BoatengGerman footballer of Ghanaian origin
Date of Birth: 03.09.1988
Country:  Germany |
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Jerome Boateng - Biography
Jerome Boateng is a German footballer of Ghanaian descent, currently playing as a defender for the German club Bayern Munich. He was born on September 3, 1988, in Berlin, Germany.
Early Career
Boateng began his football career in the youth team of Tennis Borussia Berlin. He showed great talent from an early age and quickly gained recognition as one of the most promising players in his position. In 2007, he made his debut in the Bundesliga playing for Hertha Berlin.
Club Career
In 2007, Boateng signed a five-year contract with Hamburger SV, where he played for two seasons. He then moved to Manchester City in 2010 for a transfer fee of £10.4 million. However, in 2011, Bayern Munich signed Boateng for a fee of €14 million. Since then, he has become an integral part of the Bayern Munich defense.
International Career
Boateng made his debut for the German national team in 2009 in a match against Russia. Despite being sent off with a red card in his debut, Germany managed to secure a 1-0 victory. He was part of the German squad that finished in third place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Boateng has achieved numerous accolades. He won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2009 and was awarded the Bronze Medal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He has also won the FA Cup with Manchester City in 2011 and has been a key player in Bayern Munich's success in the Bundesliga.
Personal Life
Jerome Boateng has two brothers, one of whom is Kevin-Prince Boateng, a professional footballer currently playing for AC Milan and the Ghana national team. However, their relationship has become strained due to an incident where Kevin-Prince injured Michael Ballack, preventing him from participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Boateng's grandfather is rumored to be the cousin of Helmut Rahn, a member of the 1954 German World Cup-winning team.
