Oliver Kahn German Footballer From Karlsruhe
Oliver Kahn · association football player · German
Biography
German footballer Oliver Kahn was born on 15 June 1969 in Karlsruhe. His club career on record includes FC Bayern Munich (1994–2008) and Germany men's national association football team (1995–2006).
Early life
He studied at Seeburg Castle University (Master of Business Administration), finishing in 2011; Helmholtz-Gymnasium Karlsruhe, finishing in 1988; and FernUniversität in Hagen.
Career
He is registered as a goalkeeper. He started out at Karlsruher SC in 1987, according to the records. Beyond Karlsruher SC, he has played for FC Bayern Munich, Germany men's national association football team and Karlsruher SC II. FC Bayern Munich is where he stayed longest, 1994 to 2008. At FC Bayern Munich (1994–2008), his team-mates on record include Bastian Schweinsteiger, Claudio Pizarro and Philipp Lahm. Germany men's national association football team team-mates from the same years include Dietmar Hamann, Sebastian Kehl and Arne Friedrich. He also has one screen credit on record, Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen (2006).
Recognition
Oliver Kahn received the World Cup Golden Ball in 2002. Further recognition came with the German Football Hall of Fame (2019) and three IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper awards (1999, 2001 and 2002). Altogether, 10 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has 3 children on record.
Teams
4 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1987–1994 | Karlsruher SC | Goalkeeper |
| 1987–1990 | Karlsruher SC II | Goalkeeper |
| 1994–2008 | FC Bayern Munich | Goalkeeper |
| 1995–2006 | Germany men's national association football team | Goalkeeper |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | German Football Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2017 | Golden Foot | Won | |
| 2002 | Golden Glove Award | Won | |
| 2002 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2002 | World Cup Golden Ball | Won | |
| 2001 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 2001 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2000 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 1999 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| Silbernes Lorbeerblatt | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen | Film |
Oliver Kahn on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2M @oliverkahn
- Engagement rate
- 0.94% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 18,488
- Average comments
- 229 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Oliver Kahn Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Oliver Kahn?
Oliver Kahn is 57 years old, born on 15 June 1969 in Karlsruhe.
What is Oliver Kahn known for?
Oliver Kahn is a goalkeeper who has played for FC Bayern Munich and Germany men's national association football team.
How tall is Oliver Kahn?
Oliver Kahn is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Oliver Kahn’s nationality?
Oliver Kahn is German, born in Karlsruhe.
Has Oliver Kahn won any awards?
Yes. 10 awards are on record, including German Football Hall of Fame (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q131261), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Olaf Kosinsky · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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