Alexander Esswein
A blisteringly fast winger whose career arc took him from Bundesliga promise to a journeyman's path, known for moments of explosive pace and direct play.
Born 1990 (age 36)·German footballer·Birthday: March 25·Millennials
Biography
Alexander Esswein's football story is one of tantalizing potential that never quite settled into sustained elite consistency. Emerging in the Bundesliga with Dynamo Dresden and later FC Augsburg, his raw assets were undeniable: searing speed, powerful running, and a fearless approach to taking on defenders. His move to Hertha BSC and a subsequent transfer to Bayern Munich's rival, FC Bayern Munich, marked a high point, but he often found himself as an impact substitute rather than a cemented starter. Esswein's game was built for transition moments—a sudden burst down the flank that could unravel defenses. As his career progressed, he became a familiar figure in Germany's football landscape, moving between clubs like VfL Bochum and SSV Jahn Regensburg, always bringing a veteran's grit and that enduring, threatening pace to lower-divison pitches.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexander was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexander Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Alexander's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 150 matches in the German Bundesliga for clubs including FC Augsburg, Hertha BSC, and VfL Bochum.
- Scored a memorable goal in a 2-0 win for FC Augsburg against Bayern Munich in the 2011-12 Bundesliga season.
- Earned a transfer to Hertha BSC in 2014 after impressive performances for FC Augsburg.
Did You Know?
He was born in Worms, Germany, and began his youth career at local club Wormatia Worms.
He has played for both major Munich clubs, having spent time in the youth setup of 1860 Munich before later playing for Bayern Munich's rivals.
Known for his physical fitness and sprinting ability, he was often used as a late-game weapon against tired defenses.
“My game is simple: take the ball, run at them, and see what happens.”
