André Lenz


André Lenz is a retired German football goalkeeper who last played for VfL Wolfsburg.

Career

Lenz began his football career as a professional in 1999. Back then, he played for Alemannia Aachen in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2001, he signed a contract with Energie Cottbus, who were playing in the first division. In his second year for Energie, he played almost every match. After Energie was relegated in 2003, 1860 Munich were interested in signing him, eventually he chose to sign. In 2004, it was confirmed that Lenz would be leaving 1860 Munich to join Bundesliga's VfL Wolfsburg. Lenz announced his retirement from active play following the conclusion of the 2012–13 Bundesliga season.

Assault

On 8 May 2010, the substitute keeper of VfL Wolfsburg was seriously injured during an altercation in a nightclub. Lenz suffered multiple stab wounds and had an emergency surgery in a hospital.

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