Sebastian Jung
A versatile German full-back whose steady career spanned Bundesliga mainstays, a title with Bayern, and a reliable presence for club and country.
Born 1990 (age 36)·German footballer·Birthday: June 22·Millennials
Biography
Sebastian Jung built a solid, respected career as a modern full-back, capable in defense and supportive in attack. He emerged from Eintracht Frankfurt's youth system, becoming a first-team fixture and fan favorite during a period that saw the club's return to and consolidation in the Bundesliga. His consistent performances in Frankfurt earned him a move to Wolfsburg and, later, a stint with the mighty Bayern Munich, where he added a Bundesliga champion's medal to his resume. While not always a regular starter at the very top clubs, Jung was valued for his professionalism, tactical understanding, and crossing ability. His path also included a cap for the German national team, a recognition of his dependable club form. In his later years, he provided experience and stability for clubs like Hannover 96 and Karlsruher SC, embodying the journeyman professional whose adaptability ensures a long and successful tenure at the highest levels of German football.
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.
Sebastian 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 Sebastian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Sebastian'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
- Made over 150 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt, becoming a key player in their top-flight revival.
- Won the Bundesliga championship in the 2018-2019 season as a squad player for Bayern Munich.
- Earned a cap for the German national team in 2014.
- Played in the UEFA Europa League with both Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg.
Did You Know?
He is a trained insurance salesman, having completed an apprenticeship alongside his early football career.
He played for the same youth club, SG Rosenhöhe Offenbach, as fellow German international Kevin Trapp.
His father, Klaus Jung, was also a professional footballer.
“My job is to be reliable for the team, game after game.”
