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Uwe Gensheimer

Uwe Gensheimer

German handball player (born 1986)

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

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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

Awards

  • Handball player of the year in Germany: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • EHF Champions League Top Scorer: 2011, 2017, 2018
  • MVP of the Junior World Championship: 2007
  • All-Star left wing of the Junior European Championship: 2006
  • Youth European Championship Top Scorer: 2004
  • Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2010–11

References

  1. [1]
    "Uwe Gensheimer Profile". European Handball Federation. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  2. [2]
    DHB profile
  3. [3]
    "ABSCHIED AUS DER NATIONALMANNSCHAFT". DHB.de. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
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