Biography
Who is Kevin Wimmer?
Early career and move to Germany
Kevin Wimmer began his professional football path with the Austrian club LASK Linz. His skills as a defender attracted attention, and he signed with the German team 1. FC Köln in June 2012 for a reported transfer fee of 250,000 euros. He quickly established himself as a regular starter in the team's defensive line.
During the 2013-14 season, Kevin played a major role in helping 1. FC Köln earn promotion to the Bundesliga. The team set a record in the 2. Bundesliga by conceding only 20 goals throughout the entire season. He continued to perform well in the top division of German football, helping his side avoid relegation while securing multiple draws against top-tier opponents like Bayern Munich.
Time in England with Tottenham Hotspur
In May 2015, the defender moved to the Premier League to join Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported as 4.3 million pounds. His debut for the London club occurred in July 2015 during a friendly match against the MLS All-Stars in Denver, Colorado.
Playing time proved difficult to secure initially due to the strong partnership of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld. However, he made his first league appearance in January 2016 against Crystal Palace. Following an injury to Vertonghen, Kevin stepped in and started 15 matches across all competitions. Tottenham enjoyed a strong defensive run during this period, conceding only six goals in his nine league starts. He later signed a new contract to remain with the team until 2021.
Moves to Stoke City and subsequent loans
Kevin Wimmer signed with Stoke City in August 2017 for 18 million pounds. His debut came in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in September of that year. He struggled to find consistent form during his time at the club, and Stoke eventually suffered relegation to the EFL Championship.
Following his time at Stoke, he spent several seasons on loan at different clubs across Europe. These included Hannover 96 in Germany, Royal Excel Mouscron in Belgium, and Karlsruher SC. These loan spells allowed him to continue playing in various competitive leagues while remaining under contract.
Later career at Rapid Wien and Slovan Bratislava
In May 2021, Kevin terminated his contract with Stoke City to join the Austrian club SK Rapid Wien on a free transfer. He played there until his contract expired. Following his departure from Rapid Wien, he signed with the Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava in June 2023.
He continued his career in Slovakia, contributing to the squad's efforts in European competitions. In September 2024, he recorded his first goal for Slovan Bratislava during a UEFA Champions League match against the Scottish club Celtic.
International football participation
Kevin Wimmer has represented his home country of Austria on the international stage. He made his debut for the senior national team on November 15, 2013, during a match against the United States, appearing as a substitute in a 1-0 victory. He was also part of the Austrian squad that competed at UEFA Euro 2016.
Birthday and age
Kevin Wimmer was born on November 15, 1992, which makes Kevin 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Kevin shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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