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Uwe Gensheimer

Uwe Gensheimer (born 26 October 1986) is a German former professional handball player.[1]

Uwe Gensheimer
Gensheimer in 2020
Personal information
Born (1986-10-26) 26 October 1986 (age 38)
Mannheim, West Germany
Nationality German
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position Left wing
Youth career
Years Team
1997–2003
 TV 1892 Friedrichsfeld
Senior clubs
Years Team
2003–2016
 Rhein-Neckar Löwen
2016–2019
 Paris Saint-Germain
2019–2024
 Rhein-Neckar Löwen
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2021
 Germany 204 (921)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Junior European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2006 Austria
Junior World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2007 Macedonia

He made his international debut on 25 November 2005 against Slovenia.[2] In 2021 he announced the end of his time in the national team, where he was the captain from 2014.[3] Gensheimer is considered to be one of the best players in his position all-time, especially known by his "magic wrist". On May 31, 2024 he retired, playing his last game against SC Magdeburg.

Team awards

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Club

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International

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Awards

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  • Handball player of the year in Germany: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • EHF Champions League Top Scorer: 2011, 2017, 2018
  • MVP of the Junior World Championship: 2007
  • All-Star left wing of the Junior European Championship: 2006
  • Youth European Championship Top Scorer: 2004
  • Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2010–11

References

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  1. ^ "Uwe Gensheimer Profile". European Handball Federation. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  2. ^ DHB profile
  3. ^ "ABSCHIED AUS DER NATIONALMANNSCHAFT". DHB.de. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
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