Jérôme Boateng

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Jérôme Boateng
Jerome Boateng 2011 Germany (cropped).jpg
Boateng with Germany at the UEFA Euro 2012
Personal information
Full name Jérôme Agyenim Boateng[1]
Date of birth (1988-09-03) 3 September 1988 (age 24)
Place of birth West Berlin, West Germany
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Bayern Munich
Number 17
Youth career
Tennis Borussia Berlin
2002–2006 Hertha BSC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2006–2007 Hertha BSC II 24 (1)
2007 Hertha BSC 10 (0)
2007–2010 Hamburger SV 75 (0)
2010–2011 Manchester City 16 (0)
2011– Bayern Munich 52 (2)
National team‡
2004–2005 Germany U17 4 (1)
2005–2007 Germany U19 17 (2)
2007–2012 Germany U21 15 (1)
2009– Germany 29 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:13, 4 May 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:46, 26 March 2013 (UTC)

Jérôme Agyenim Boateng (German pronunciation: [ʒeˈʁoːm bo.aˈtɛŋ]) (born 3 September 1988) is a German international footballer who currently plays for Bayern Munich. A versatile defender, Boateng primarily is a centre back, although he is a capable full back on either side.

Boateng started his career at Hertha Berlin where he developed from the youth ranks to the main team. After his first season at Hertha he soon signed for Hamburger SV and established himself as an integral part of the team, helping Hamburg reach the Europa League semi-finals twice consecutively.

Physically strong and composed, he garnered a reputation as a tough-tackling, versatile defender.[3] He also played in the Germany U-21 side, which won the Euro 2009 U-21 Championship and was soon promoted to the national side, being selected in Germany's 2010 World Cup squad.

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Club career [edit]

Early career [edit]

Boateng started his career with the youth team of Tennis Borussia Berlin, before joining Hertha BSC in 2002. He spent four years playing for the club's youth teams.

Hertha BSC [edit]

After emerging from the youth team set-up, he played for the reserves for one season, before winning a call-up to the first team squad on 31 January 2007. He made his debut against Hannover 96 in the AWD-Arena, during week 19[4] of the 2006–07 Fußball-Bundesliga season. He then became a first team regular, despite being barely 18 years of age.

Boateng was linked with a move to Hamburger SV in the summer of 2007.[5] Because of this, according to the German media, Boateng did not want to sign a five-year professional contract with Hertha.

Hamburger SV [edit]

Boateng with Hamburg in 2009

He moved to Hamburger SV on 22 August 2007 for a fee said to be around €1.1 million. Boateng spent two successful years at Hamburg, where he would go on to become an important part of the sides defence in the 2008–09 season which saw Hamburg in the race for the title as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League in both his years at the club. In the 2009–10 season he broke into the German national side after impressing for Hamburg, earning himself a place in the German squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Manchester City [edit]

On 5 June 2010, Manchester City confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the English club for £10.4 million on a five-year deal, where he wore his favoured number 17 shirt.[6]

Boateng made his debut in a pre-season friendly against Valencia for the first half, alternating between centre back and right back with Micah Richards. After an impressive run, down the right flank, he provided the assisting cross for Gareth Barry to score.

During the week prior to the start of the Premier League season Boateng suffered a freak injury setback on international duty with Germany during a friendly against Denmark. He tore a tendon in his left knee, which was then aggravated on the plane home after a collision with a drinks trolley.[7]

He made his debut for Manchester City with a substitute appearance during a 1–0 victory against Chelsea on 25 September 2010. Boateng followed this with a first competitive start in a 1–1 Europa League draw with Juventus. During this match he played at right back.[8]

Bayern Munich [edit]

Boateng (r.) playing for Bayern at the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final

In June 2011, Boateng expressed his desire to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich, stating that playing for Bayern would help his chances of playing regularly for the German national team and that he was frustrated at having to play almost exclusively at right back.[9]

On 14 July 2011, Bayern Munich confirmed the transfer of Boateng to the German club for a fee of 13.5 million euro on a four-year deal. He was given the same number 17 shirt he wore at Manchester City and for most of his time with Hamburg.

On 27 July 2011, he made his debut as a second-half sub for Rafinha during the Audi Cup 2011 in a match against A.C. Milan.[10]

On 6 August 2011, he made his league debut for Bayern in a 1–0 home defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Boateng scored his first ever Bundesliga goal with a header in a 3–2 home win against Fortuna Düsseldorf on 9 March 2013.

International career [edit]

Boateng has played for the German under-17 and under-19 national teams. On 5 July 2007 he was called up to the German under-19 squad by coach Frank Engel[11] for the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship held in Austria, from 16 July until 27 July.[12]

Boateng is also a former Germany U-21 and won with the team the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. He made his debut with the Germany national football team on 10 October 2009 against Russia[13] and was the first German international to get sent off on his debut. He received a second booking in the second half.[14] Despite this shaky start, he was called up regularly ever since.

2010 FIFA World Cup [edit]

Boateng was included in Joachim Löw's final 23 man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Boateng playing for Germany at the UEFA Euro 2012

On 23 June 2010, Boateng played for Germany against his brother Kevin-Prince who represented Ghana. The game ended in a 1–0 victory for Germany.[15] It was the first time in history that two brothers played on opposite teams at the World Cup.[16] This helped Germany progress to the Round of 16, where they met England. Boateng started his second straight game as Germany beat England 4–1,[17] setting up a rematch of the 1990 World Cup Final with Argentina. Boateng played for Germany against Argentina who they beat convincingly 4–0.[18] This win helped Germany progress to a third consecutive semi-final appearance where they faced European champions Spain. The match against Spain was a rematch of the Euro 2008 Final, in which Spain triumphed 1–0. Boateng was once again called up by Löw to play as left-back for the encounter. But Germany failed in breaking down Spain, and lost 1–0 due to a Carles Puyol header.[19] Boateng featured in the third-place game against Uruguay. He aided Germany to a 3–2 win by providing the assist for Germany's second goal by Marcell Jansen, helping to secure third place at a second straight World Cup.[20]

UEFA Euro 2012 [edit]

Boateng was included in Germany's 23 man squad for the UEFA Euro 2012. He played the tournament mainly as a right-back.

Personal life [edit]

Boateng was born in Berlin to ethnic German mother and Ghanaian father.[21] His father, Prince Boateng, in 1981 arrived in Germany to study business administration.[22] His uncle, Robert Boateng is a former professional footballer with Norwegian club Rosenborg BK.[23]

He has one sister, Avelina, and two brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng, a central midfielder for Milan, and George (not to be confused with the professional footballer of the same name). Whilst his two brothers, Kevin-Prince and George, grew up in the locality of Wedding, Jerome grew up in Wilmersdorf, a wealthier, middle-class area of Berlin.[22] In March 2011 he became father of twin girls.[24]

In June 2010, Bild had reported that Boateng had a difference of opinion over Kevin-Prince's tackle on Michael Ballack in the 2010 FA Cup Final, but on 28 July 2011, it was revealed that it did not cause any strife between Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jérôme Boateng's relationship, as was reported.[10] The tackle injured the former captain and eventually ruled him out of the 2010 World Cup.[25] Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jérôme Boateng still have their very good relationship as they did at Hertha BSC.[10] In the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Boateng played for Germany against his brother, Kevin-Prince Boateng who played for Ghana. Germany won the game 1–0.[26]

In December 2011, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jérôme Boateng were both seen on vacation together in Miami, Florida, United States.[27]

Boateng does not drink alcohol.[28]

Career statistics [edit]

As of 4 May 2013 (2013-05-04)[29]

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Germany League DFB-Pokal Other Europe Total
2006–07 Hertha BSC Bundesliga 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
2007–08 Hamburger SV 27 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 37 0
2008–09 21 0 5 0 0 0 9 0 35 0
2009–10 27 0 1 0 0 0 13 2 42 2
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
2010–11 Manchester City Premier League 16 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 24 0
Germany League DFB-Pokal Other Europe Total
2011–12 Bayern Munich Bundesliga 27 0 6 0 0 0 15 0 48 0
2012–13 25 2 3 0 0 0 8 0 36 2
Total Germany 137 2 19 0 0 0 52 2 208 4
England 16 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 24 0
Career total 153 2 22 0 0 0 57 2 232 4

Honours [edit]

Club [edit]

Manchester City
Bayern Munich

International [edit]

Germany U-21
Germany

References [edit]

  1. ^ Edwards, John (22 April 2010). "Jerome Boateng bound for Manchester City despite brother's nightmare at Spurs". The Daily Mail (UK). Retrieved 21 July 2010. 
  2. ^ "Premier League Player Profile". Premier League. Retrieved 19 April 2011. 
  3. ^ "20 Jerome Boateng". FIFA. Retrieved 7 July 2010. 
  4. ^ "1. Bundesliga". Transfermarkt. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2007. 
  5. ^ "Mit "Black Power" zum Erfolg" (in German). Abendblatt. 8 July 2007. Retrieved 8 July 2007. [dead link]
  6. ^ Jerome Boateng agrees to five-year deal "Jerome Boateng agrees to five year deal". mcfc.co.uk. 5 June 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2010. 
  7. ^ "Man City's Jerome Boateng sidelined by aeroplane injury". BBC Sport. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010. 
  8. ^ "TEAM NEWS: Emmanuel Adebayor partners Carlos Tevez in attack as Jerome Boateng makes first start for Manchester City for Europa League meeting with Juventus". Goal.com. 30 September 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2010. 
  9. ^ "Jerome Boateng completes move from Man City to Bayern Munich". BBC News. 30 September 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  10. ^ a b c Bernd Salamon (28 July 2011). "Die Boateng-Brüder: Obenauf - ganz ohne Zoff" [The Boateng brothers: Obenauf - without any trouble]. kicker.de (in German) (kicker). Retrieved 25 October 2012. 
  11. ^ "Jerome Boateng called up to Euro 2008". Hertha BSC. 5 July 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007. 
  12. ^ "Engel banks on Germany experience". UEFA. 5 July 2007. Archived from the original on 11 July 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007. 
  13. ^ "Mit Neuling Boateng und Rolfes gegen Russland" (in German). transfermarkt.de. Retrieved 10 October 2009. 
  14. ^ "Feuertaufe für Boateng" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 10 October 2009. 
  15. ^ "Ghana 0–1 Germany". BBC News. 29 June 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  16. ^ McDonnell, David (22 June 2010). "Boateng brothers put feud aside to make World Cup history". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 22 June 2010. 
  17. ^ "Germany beats England 4–1 in World Cup". Yahoo. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010. [dead link]
  18. ^ "Germany 4–0 Argentina: Germany are getting better and better and better". zonalmarking.net. 3 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  19. ^ Nancy Armour (7 July 2010). "Spain beats Germany 1–0 in World Cup semifinal". AP. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  20. ^ "Germany pip Uruguay to third place". FIFA. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  21. ^ Lehmkuhl, Frank (14 November 2011). "»Junge, bleib oben!«" (in German). focus.de. Retrieved 4 January 2013. 
  22. ^ a b "The Boateng Brothers' World Cup Duel". Spiegel Online. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2012. 
  23. ^ Hesse, Uli (15 December 2009). "Sidelines and bloodlines". soccernet.espn.go.com. ESPN. Retrieved 26 January 2012. 
  24. ^ ""Mit Zwillingen hat man keine Ruhe"" (in German). spox.com. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011. 
  25. ^ "Germany captain Michael Ballack ruled out of World Cup". bbc.co.uk /sport. 17 May 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010. 
  26. ^ Chadband, Ian (23 June 2010). "Ghana 0 Germany 1: match report". The Daily Telegraph (UK). Retrieved 9 July 2010. [dead link]
  27. ^ "Kevin Prince and Jerome Boateng spending their holiday in Miami". 25 December 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2012. 
  28. ^ "Boateng settling fast into Bavarian life". FC Bayern Munich. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011. 
  29. ^ "Jérôme Boateng" (in German). weltfussball.de. Retrieved 1 October 2010. 

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