Kevin Trapp
A German goalkeeper of remarkable consistency and big-game composure, known for his penalty-saving heroics and a decade as Eintracht Frankfurt's stalwart.
Born 1990 (age 36)·German footballer·Birthday: July 8·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Trapp's career is a study in steady excellence and loyalty, punctuated by moments of spectacular, season-defining heroics. Emerging from Kaiserslautern's academy, he first made his name at Eintracht Frankfurt, where his reflexes and command of the penalty area quickly made him a fan favorite. A move to Paris Saint-Germain placed him among global stars, and while he collected domestic trophies, it was a loan return to Frankfurt that cemented his legacy. In the 2022 Europa League knockout stages, he became a penalty-saving phenomenon, his stops propelling the underdog German club to a stunning tournament victory. That triumph, and his subsequent decision to reject a permanent PSG return to stay with Frankfurt, endeared him forever to the club's supporters. A reliable presence for the German national team as well, Trapp embodies the classic goalkeeper virtues: calm, communicative, and capable of the extraordinary save when everything is on the line.
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.
Kevin 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 Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Kevin'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
- Won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022, making crucial saves in the knockout stage and final.
- Made over 250 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt across two spells, becoming a club icon.
- Won multiple domestic trophies with Paris Saint-Germain, including two Ligue 1 titles.
- Was part of the Germany squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
Did You Know?
He is in a long-term relationship with Brazilian supermodel Izabel Goulart.
During the 2022 Europa League knockout stages, he saved penalties in the shootouts against both Real Betis and West Ham United.
He began his professional career at his hometown club, 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
“You have to be ready for the moment when the team needs you, nothing else matters.”
