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Kevin Dennis KuranyGerman footballer, forward for Dynamo Moscow.
Date of Birth: 02.03.1982
Country:  Brazil |
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Biography of Kevin Dennis Kuranyi
Kevin Dennis Kuranyi, a German footballer, is a striker for Moscow's "Dynamo". When he is not training, he spends his free time learning foreign languages. He is fluent in English, German, Portuguese, Hungarian, and Spanish. Kuranyi holds citizenship in three countries: Germany, Panama, and Brazil. Born on March 2, 1982, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he is a professional footballer who is also a part of the German national team.
Early Life and Career
Kevin Kuranyi was born into a family of professional footballers. His father had German-Hungarian roots, while his mother was born in Panama. At the age of 6, Kuranyi started playing football and dedicated all his free time to the sport. His first club was "Serrano". In 1993, he joined the club "Las Promesas" in Panama, and in 1994, he returned to his hometown club, "Serrano". In 1997, Kuranyi made a drastic change in his life and permanently moved to Germany. Upon arrival, he immediately joined the football section of the club "Stuttgart". In 2001, he signed his first professional contract with the club and played in the second team during the 2000/01 season. In 2001, he made his debut in the Bundesliga and played several games in the first team of "Stuttgart". In 2002, Kuranyi showcased his skills and led the team to a second-place finish in the German championship. He scored 15 goals in that season and was named one of Germany's best strikers, gaining the attention of football fans.
Professional Career
In 2005, Kuranyi signed a lucrative contract with "Schalke 04" for a transfer fee of 6.9 million euros. In 2004, he made his debut for the national team, playing against Lithuania. However, in 2006, he was not included in the squad for the World Cup as his performance was deemed unsatisfactory by Jurgen Klinsmann.
In February 2007, Kuranyi received another invitation to the national team. His remarkable comeback match was against Switzerland. One of his recent controversial moments was leaving the football field during a qualifying match for the 2010 World Cup, which he later attributed to a nervous breakdown.
Personal Life
In Europe, Kevin Kuranyi married Victoria Pelicic. They recently welcomed their son Carlo. Apart from his football career, Kuranyi spends his free time studying foreign languages. He excels in English, German, Portuguese, Hungarian, and Spanish. He holds citizenship in three countries: Germany, Panama, and Brazil.
Throughout his successful football career, Kuranyi has earned titles such as German vice-champion, winner of the German league cup, and finalist of the German league cup.
