Jérôme Boateng/import

Jérôme Agyenim Boateng (born 3 September 1988) is a German international footballer who currently plays for Bayern Munich. A versatile defender, Boateng primarily is a centre back, although he is a capable full back on either side.
Boateng started his career at Hertha BSC where he developed from the youth ranks to the main team. After his first season at Hertha he soon signed for Hamburger SV and established himself as an integral part of the team, helping Hamburg reach the Europa League semi-finals twice consecutively.
Physically strong and composed, he garnered a reputation as a tough-tackling, versatile defender. He also played in the Germany U-21 side, which won the Euro 2009 U-21 Championship and was soon promoted to the national side, being selected in Germany's 2010 World Cup squad.
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Category:1988 births
Category:German footballers
Category:Ghanaian footballers
Category:Tennis Borussia Berlin players
Category:Hertha BSC players
Category:Hertha BSC II players
Category:Hamburger SV players
Category:Manchester City F.C. players
Category:FC Bayern Munich players
Category:Bundesliga players
Category:Germany under-21 international footballers
Category:Germany international footballers
Category:Germany youth international footballers
Category:Association football defenders
Category:2010 FIFA World Cup players
Category:UEFA Euro 2012 players