Marvin Plattenhardt is a German former professional footballer known for his role as a left-back.
He spent the majority of his career at Hertha BSC from 2014 to 2023.
Plattenhardt began his professional career at 1. FC Nürnberg, where he played from 2011 to 2014.
Biography
Early Life
Marvin Plattenhardt was born in 1992 in Germany, where he began his journey in football at a young age. His early career saw him rise through the ranks of youth teams, showcasing his talent as a left-back. Plattenhardt's dedication and skill led him to represent various national youth teams, including the under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20, and under-21 squads, where he honed his abilities and gained valuable experience on the international stage.
Club Career
Plattenhardt's professional career began with 1. FC Nürnberg, where he played for both the first team and the reserve team from 2010 to 2014. During his time there, he made significant contributions, including 32 appearances in his final season. In May 2014, he signed a three-year contract with Hertha BSC, where he would spend the majority of his career. At Hertha, he became known for his free-kick prowess, scoring several crucial goals, including a memorable strike against Borussia Dortmund in 2017. He played a vital role in the team's survival during relegation playoffs, demonstrating his importance to the squad. Plattenhardt announced his retirement from professional football in September 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and skill.
International Career
Plattenhardt made his debut for the Germany national team in 2017, quickly becoming a part of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He played in the opening match against Mexico, marking a significant milestone in his international career. His contributions to the national team also included being part of the squad that won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017, further solidifying his status as a notable player in German football history.
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Career & Clubs
Plattenhardt was first called up to the senior national team in 2017, for the friendly against Denmark on 6 June 2017, for the 2018 World Cup qualification match against San Marino on 10 June 2017 and for the 2017 Confederations Cup to be held from 17 June to 2 July 2017, making his debut in a friendly match against Denmark on 6 June 2017. Plattenhardt was named in Germany's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup by Germany manager Joachim Löw on 4 June 2018. On 17 June, he made his World Cup debut during their 1–0 defeat in the opening match against Mexico and played for 78 minutes as he was replaced by Mario Gómez in 79th minute.
1. FC Nürnberg
Plattenhardt started playing for 1. FC Nürnberg II during the 2009–10 season in the Regionalliga Süd. He made nine appearances during the 2009–10 season. He went on to make 21 appearances during the 2010–11 season, eight appearances during the 2011–12 season, and eight appearances during the 2012–13 season. He also played for the first team. He made nine appearances during the 2010–11 season, 11 appearances during the 2011–12 season, 14 appearances during the 2012–13, and 32 appearances during the 2013–14 season.
Hertha BSC
On 20 May 2014, he signed a three-year contract with Hertha BSC. During the 2014–15 season, he made 15 appearances for the first team and two appearances for reserve team. He scored his first goal for the club on 12 December 2015, scoring a free kick in a 4–0 win away to Darmstadt 98. He finished the 2015–16 season with 37 appearances. On 11 March 2017, Plattenhardt scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund, his seventh competitive league goal, all of which came from free kicks. He finished the 2016–17 season with 31 appearances. He finished the 2017–18 season with 38 appearances. Plattenhardt scored the winning goal in Hertha's 2022 relegation playoff with Hamburger SV, rescuing the team from demotion to the 2. Bundesliga. Plattenhardt announced his retirement from playing in September 2024.
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg II (2010–2011)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg (2011–2014)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (2012–2014)
- Club
- Germany national under-17 association football team (2008–2009)
- Club
- Germany national under-18 football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- Germany national under-19 football team (2010–2011)
- Club
- Germany national under-20 football team (2011–2012)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (2017–2018)
- National team
- Germany
- Club
- Hertha BSC (2014–2023)
- League
- Bundesliga
Legacy
Germany U17
UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2009 Germany
FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017
Clubs
- Germany national under-17 association football team2008–2009
- Germany national under-18 football team2009–2010
- 1. FC Nürnberg II2010–2011
- Germany national under-19 football team2010–2011
- 1. FC Nürnberg2011–2014
- Germany national under-20 football team2011–2012
- Germany national under-21 football team2012–2014
- Hertha BSC2014–2023
- Germany men's national association football team2017–2018
Played together with
Abdelhamid Sabiri1. FC Nürnberg · 2016–2017
Achim Beierlorzer1. FC Nürnberg · 1986–1988
Adam Hloušek1. FC Nürnberg · 2012–2014
Adam Zreľák1. FC Nürnberg · 2017–2021
Adel Chedli1. FC Nürnberg · 2005–2006Adrián RamosHertha BSC · 2009–2014
Aggelos Charisteas1. FC Nürnberg · 2007–2010
Alain Sutter1. FC Nürnberg · 1993–1994
Albert Bunjaku1. FC Nürnberg · 2009–2012
Alessandro Schöpf1. FC Nürnberg · 2014–2016
Alexander BaumjohannHertha BSC · 2013–2017
Alexander Esswein1. FC Nürnberg · 2011–2014
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Marvin Plattenhardt is a German former professional footballer who played as a left-back, spending most of his career with Hertha BSC.
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