Biography
Who is Stephan Schröck?
Early life and family background
Stephan Schröck was born on August 21, 1986, in the city of Schweinfurt, West Germany. His father was German and his mother was a Filipina originating from Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. His mother grew up in Cebu and worked multiple jobs to support the family after his parents separated when he was six years old.
As a child living in Germany, he turned to sports to cope with his difficult family situation. Before focusing on football, he briefly trained in boxing, following the path of his father who was a boxer. He eventually committed to football as his primary athletic pursuit during his youth.
Professional football career in Germany
He began his football path in 2001 at the German club Greuther Fürth. He progressed through the junior squads before joining the professional team during the 2004–05 season. In 2011–12, he helped the club secure a league title and promotion to the Bundesliga.
Following his tenure at Greuther Fürth, he signed a three-year contract with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in March 2012. He later transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt in June 2013, where he made his debut against Bayern Munich and scored his first goal for the club in a Europa League match against APOEL Nicosia. He eventually returned to Greuther Fürth for a second stint before transitioning to leagues in Asia.
Success in the Philippines
Stephan Schröck moved to the Philippines in 2016, initially joining the club Ceres on loan. The team later renamed itself United City. During his time with the club, he helped secure four consecutive Philippines Football League titles between 2017 and 2020. He also received the Golden Ball award for his performance in the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
In 2020, he was designated as the captain and playing assistant coach for United City. He scored his first AFC Champions League goal for the club in 2021 during a match against Beijing Guoan. After leaving United City in 2022, he played for the Azkals Development Team, CF Manila, One Taguig, and Stallion Laguna.
International career and national team
Although he played for German youth teams at the U-18, U-19, and U-20 levels, he eventually switched his international allegiance to the Philippines. He made his full international debut on June 29, 2011, in a World Cup qualification match against Sri Lanka.
He became a significant figure for the Philippine national team, serving as team captain from 2019 until 2023. His international career included participation in various qualification rounds and tournaments as he navigated FIFA statutes regarding eligibility.
Birthday and age
Stephan Schröck was born on August 21, 1986, which makes Stephan 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Stephan shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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