| David Braig | |
| Birth Date: | 22 July 1991 |
| Birth Place: | Germany |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Position: | Striker |
| Currentclub: | Stuttgarter Kickers |
| Clubnumber: | 22 |
| Years1: | –2019 |
| Clubs1: | SSV Ulm 1846 |
| Caps1: | 198 |
| Goals1: | 80 |
| Years2: | 2020– |
| Clubs2: | Stuttgarter Kickers |
| Caps2: | 80 |
| Goals2: | 35 |
| Nationalteam1: | Württemberg |
| Club-Update: | 29 April 2024 |
David Braig (born 22 July 1991) is a German footballer who last played as a striker for Stuttgarter Kickers.[1] [2]
Braig is a native of Ehingen, Germany.[3]
Braig joined the youth academy of German side SSV Ulm 1846 at the age of fourteen.[4] He then played for the club's under-19 team and made his league debut for the first team on 22 May 2010.[5]
Braig started his career with German side SSV Ulm 1846, where he was second captain of the club, was described as "face of SSV Ulm 1846 football", and was their longest-serving player.[6] After the club was declared insolvent in 2014, he helped the club achieve fifth place the next season.[7] He then helped them achieve promotion and was regarded as a fan favorite.[8] In 2020, he signed for German side Stuttgarter Kickers, where he was regarded as an important played for the club.[9] He helped them achieve promotion.[10]
Braig played for the Württemberg regional football team at the UEFA Regions Cup.
Braig mainly operates as a striker and was known for his strength, receiving comparisons to Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba.[11]
Braig has regarded Brazil international Ronaldo as his football idol.[11]