Carsten Ramelow is a former professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder and central defender.
Ramelow made his professional debut for Hertha BSC at just 18 years old.
Ramelow earned 46 caps for the Germany national team during his international career.
Biography
Early Life
Carsten Ramelow was born in Berlin, Germany, where he began his football journey. He developed his skills at local club Hertha BSC, making his professional debut at the young age of 18. His early career saw him play for Hertha BSC II, where he contributed to the team's success in reaching the domestic cup final during the 1992–93 season.
Club Career
In January 1996, Ramelow made a significant move to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, where he became a key player in the squad. Over the years, he helped the team maintain a strong presence in the Bundesliga, finishing no lower than fourth place until the 2003–04 season. Notably, he played a crucial role in Bayer's UEFA Champions League runner-up campaign in 2001–02, participating in 16 matches, including the final against Real Madrid. His career was not without challenges; injuries limited his appearances in the latter part of his time at the club, leading to his retirement in March 2008 at the age of 34.
International Career
Ramelow's international career began in 1998 when he earned his first cap for the Germany national team. He represented Germany in various competitions, including the UEFA Euro 2000 and the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where he played a vital role in the team's journey to the finals. Despite being poised for selection for Euro 2004, he announced his retirement from international football just before the squad was finalized.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Ramelow achieved notable honors, including being a Bundesliga runner-up multiple times and a FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2002. His contributions to Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team have solidified his legacy as a respected figure in German football.
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Career & Clubs
Ramelow first appeared for the Germany national team on 10 October 1998, in a 1–0 loss in Turkey for the UEFA Euro 2000 qualifiers. He went on to win 46 caps, and was summoned for the squads at that tournament (not leaving the bench in an eventual group stage exit) and the 2002 FIFA World Cup (appearing five times for the losing finalists, and receiving a red card in the 2–0 group stage win against Cameroon). Ramelow was poised to be selected by manager Rudi Völler for Euro 2004 in Portugal, but announced his international retirement one week before the squad was picked.
Club
International
Scores and results list Germany's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ramelow goal.
Born in Berlin, Ramelow grew as a player at local Hertha BSC, playing five second division matches in his first two years combined, and five seasons in total: his debut came on 25 April 1992 (aged 18), in a 0–5 home loss against Bayer Uerdingen. In the 1992–93 season, he helped the reserve squad reach the domestic cup final, where they lost to Bayer Leverkusen. In January 1996, Ramelow moved to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, being a major part of the squads that never finished lower than fourth until the 2003–04 season (except for 2002–03, where they would rank only 15th, the last place before the relegation zone); a defensive-minded player, he scored twice in his top flight debut, a 2–0 home win against Hansa Rostock on 19 March, and contributed with 16 matches (15 complete) in Bayer's 2001–02 UEFA Champions League runner-up run, including the final loss against Real Madrid. On 3 November 2004, Ramelow was involved in an incident with Roma's Francesco Totti, during a 1–1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome in the Champions League: the Italian Totti jumped on a sliding Ramelow, stomping on his shoulder and back, and receiving a yellow card. From 2006 to 2008, he appeared rarely due to injuries, and announced his retirement from football in March, at the age of 34.
- Club
- Hertha BSC (1993–1996)
- Club
- Hertha BSC II (1992–1993)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (1998–2004)
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1996–2008)
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen II (2008–2008)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (1993–1996)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Legacy
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga runner-up: 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2001–02 DFB-Pokal: runner-up: 2001–02 Germany
FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2002 Individual
kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1998–99
Clubs
- Hertha BSC II1992–1993
- Germany national under-21 football team1993–1996
- Hertha BSC1993–1996
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen1996–2008
- Germany men's national association football team1998–2004
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen II2008–2008
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999- Abdullah KeseroğluBayer 04 Leverkusen
Adam HložekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2022–2024- Adam LedwońBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999
Adam MatysekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–2001
Admir MehmediBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2015–2018- Adrian StanilewiczBayer 04 Leverkusen
Adrián RamosHertha BSC · 2009–2014
Aggelos CharisteasBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2009–2009
Ahmed Reda MadouniBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2005–2007
Aleix GarcíaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2024
Aleksandar DragovićBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2016
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Carsten Ramelow is a German former professional footballer who played as either a central defender or a defensive midfielder.
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