Philipp Tschauner
A steadfast German goalkeeper whose career was defined by resilience, bouncing between clubs to become a reliable Bundesliga presence for over a decade.
Born 1985 (age 41)·German footballer·Birthday: November 3·Millennials
Biography
Philipp Tschauner's path in professional football was a testament to persistence rather than stardom. Born in Munich, he cut his teeth in the youth systems of local giants 1860 Munich and Bayern Munich before making his senior debut for 1. FC Nürnberg. His early years set a pattern for his career: that of a capable and dedicated goalkeeper who moved frequently to find playing time. He became a journeyman of the German leagues, with notable spells at FC St. Pauli and Hannover 96, where he often served as a dependable backup or a steadying hand for newly promoted sides. His later move to RB Leipzig in 2016 saw him contribute to the club's rapid ascent, providing experienced depth as they stormed into the Champions League. While his nine caps for Germany's youth teams were the extent of his international career, his longevity and adaptability made him a respected figure in dressing rooms across the country.
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.
Philipp was born in 1985, 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.
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The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Philipp's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
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
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
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
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 100 Bundesliga appearances across his career with multiple clubs.
- Won the 2. Bundesliga title with FC Ingolstadt in the 2014-15 season.
- Was part of the RB Leipzig squad that finished as Bundesliga runners-up in 2016-17.
- Earned nine caps for Germany's under-20 and under-21 national teams.
Did You Know?
He began his youth career at the academy of TSV 1860 Munich, the historic rival of his hometown club, Bayern.
Tschauner studied business administration during his playing career to prepare for life after football.
He made his Bundesliga debut for 1. FC Nürnberg in a match against his former youth club, Bayern Munich.
“You have to be ready when the chance comes, even if you wait a long time.”
