Kevin Wimmer
A sturdy Austrian defender who climbed from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, known for his composed left-footed play.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Austrian footballer·Birthday: November 15·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Wimmer's career trajectory took him from the Austrian Bundesliga to the bright lights of the English Premier League, a path forged by reliable defensive fundamentals. The tall, left-footed centre-back first made his name at FC Köln in Germany, where his calm distribution and aerial strength helped secure promotion to the top flight. That form earned him a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, where he served as a capable deputy in a squad chasing titles. While starting opportunities were limited behind established stars, he featured in a Champions League campaign and experienced English football's intensity firsthand. Subsequent moves to Stoke City and later to clubs in Belgium and Slovakia have seen him seek consistent playing time. Wimmer's story is that of a solid professional whose skills earned him a seat at top-tier tables, even if not always as the main course.
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 1992, 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 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
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
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a key role in helping 1. FC Köln achieve promotion to the German Bundesliga for the 2014-15 season.
- Made 15 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2016-17 Premier League season, which saw the club finish second.
- Represented the Austrian national team, earning his first senior cap in 2013.
- Won the Slovak Super Liga title with Slovan Bratislava in 2022.
Did You Know?
He began his professional career at LASK Linz in Austria before moving to Germany.
Wimmer was part of the Tottenham squad that finished as runners-up in the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League, though he was not in the matchday squad for the final.
His transfer from Köln to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 was reported to be a fee of around £4.3 million.
“My job is simple: win the duel, give the ball to a teammate, and start the next play.”
