Uwe Gensheimer Explained

Uwe Gensheimer
Nationality:German
Birth Date:26 October 1986
Birth Place:Mannheim, West Germany
Height:1.88 m
Position:Left wing
Youthyears1:1997–2003
Youthclubs1:TV 1892 Friedrichsfeld
Years1:2003–2016
Clubs1:Rhein-Neckar Löwen
Years2:2016–2019
Clubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Years3:2019–2024
Clubs3:Rhein-Neckar Löwen
Nationalyears1:2005–2021
Nationalteam1:Germany
Nationalcaps1:204
Nationalgoals1:921

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

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 31st 2024 he retired, playing his last game against SC Magdeburg.

Team awards

Club

International

2016

2006

2007

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uwe Gensheimer Profile. European Handball Federation. 14 January 2012.
  2. https://www.dhb.de/de/data/spieler/a-nationalmannschaft-maenner/uwe-gensheimer/ DHB profile
  3. Web site: ABSCHIED AUS DER NATIONALMANNSCHAFT. 12 August 2021. DHB.de.