
Hans-Jörg Butt
Jörg Butt
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Hans-Jörg Butt (German pronunciation: [hans ˈjœʁk ˈbʊt]; born 28 May 1974), often simply called Jörg Butt, is a German former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Known for taking penalty kicks, and for often running into the opposing penalty box in an attempt to find a winner whenever his team were trailing, he scored 26 goals in the Bundesliga. He played for Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in his country, having arrived at Munich already aged 34. Butt represented Germany in two World Cups and at Euro 2000.
Career
- 1974Born
- 1994Joined VfB Oldenburg
- 1997Joined Hamburger SV
- 1999Joined Germany national football Α2 team
- 2000Joined Germany men's national association football team
- 2001Joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 2007Joined S.L. Benfica
- 2008Joined FC Bayern Munich
- 2009Joined FC Bayern Munich II
- Won Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Oldenburg
- •Citizenship: Germany
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football