Alexander Esswein
Born: March 25, 1990 (age 34)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Worms
Nationality:
German
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Position: Forward
Team: Nuremberg (no. 33)
Career History | ||
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Senior | 2011- | Nuremberg |
Sports Mole has 31 articles about Alexander Esswein. Articles 1 to 31:
![Hertha Berlin players celebrate scoring against Union Berlin in the derby on May 22, 2020 Hertha Berlin players celebrate scoring against Union Berlin in the derby on May 22, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/20/21/hertha-berlin.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Hertha Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Hertha Berlin, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jun 25, 13:04
![Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hertha Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Friday's Bundesliga opener between Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin.
Aug 14, 11:40
![Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring in the final throes of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on March 4, 2017 Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring in the final throes of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on March 4, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool ease past Hertha Berlin to continue unbeaten pre-season
Liverpool ease to a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin in pre-season courtesy of goals from Dominic Solanke, Georginio Wijnaldum and Mohamed Salah.
Jul 29, 18:53
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Liverpool held to Europa League stalemate by Augsburg
Liverpool and Augsburg play out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash at the WWK Arena.
Feb 18, 21:57
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Dante sent off as Wolfsburg slip up
Dante is sent off as Wolfsburg are held to a goalless draw by Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
Nov 29, 18:21
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Augsburg too strong for Stuttgart
Augsburg move off the bottom of the Bundesliga by thrashing Stuttgart 4-0 at the Mercedez Benz Arena.
Nov 21, 17:29
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Augsburg score three to knock out Freiburg
Augsburg manage a 3-0 win away from home against current 2. Bundesliga table toppers Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal.
Oct 28, 20:23
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Augsburg claim first Bundesliga win
Alexander Esswein's and Paul Verhaegh's first-half goals against Hannover give Augsburg their first win of the Bundesliga season.
Sep 20, 18:35
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Athletic Bilbao come from behind to beat Augsburg
Aritz Aduriz scores twice as Athletic Bilbao recover from an early scare to see of Augsburg in their Europa League opener at San Mames Stadium.
Sep 17, 22:07
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Thomas Muller penalty completes Bayern Munich comeback
Thomas Muller's 90th-minute penalty earns Bayern Munich all three points as the champions come from behind to beat Augsburg 2-1.
Sep 12, 16:25
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Half-Time Report: Augsburg leading Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are behind at the half-time break after Alexander Esswein's goal handed Augsburg a 1-0 lead.
Sep 12, 15:19
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Augsburg denied win by Marco Russ strike
Marco Russ scores an 86th-minute equaliser as Eintracht Frankfurt claim a 1-1 draw against Augsburg at the Commerzbank Arena.
Aug 22, 17:05
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Salomon Kalou penalty earns Hertha Berlin victory over Augsburg
Both sides finish with 10 men as Salomon Kalou's penalty earns Hertha Berlin a 1-0 victory over Augsburg.
Aug 15, 16:29
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Augsburg come from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach
Goals from Pierre Hojbjerg, Tim Matavz and Sascha Molders help Augsburg come from behind and beat Borussia Monchengladbach.
May 23, 16:29
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Raul Bobadilla gives Augsburg narrow win over Stuttgart
Augsburg hold firm to see off Stuttgart 2-1 at home thanks to a Raul Bobadilla winner.
Apr 18, 19:22
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Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Augsburg
Sports Mole takes a look at the preparations of both sides ahead of Tuesday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg.
Feb 2, 05:58
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Augsburg close in on Bundesliga top four with Hoffenheim win
Augsburg get the better of Hoffenheim at the SGL Arena, recording a 3-1 victory to keep alive their incredible push for a place in next season's Champions League.
Feb 1, 18:24
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Augsburg come from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach
Markus Feulner and Raul Bobadilla score the crucial goals as Augsburg come from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 in the Bundesliga.
Dec 20, 16:45
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Joselu hands Hannover win over Augsburg
Hannover 96 grab victory over FC Augsburg thanks to goals from Salif Sane and Joselu.
Dec 16, 20:54
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Augsburg fight back to beat FC Koln
Alexander Esswein scores the winner in the 90th minute as Augsburg battle to a 2-1 victory over FC Koln.
Dec 6, 16:43
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Freiburg struggles continue at Augsburg
Paul Verhaegh and Halil Altintop both find the net as Augsburg record a 2-0 victory over Bundesliga strugglers Freiburg to climb into the top half of the table.
Oct 25, 16:51
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Hoffenheim ease past Augsburg
Hoffenheim score twice in the first half to secure a 2-0 win over Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
Apr 13, 18:23
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Augsburg end Bayern Munich's unbeaten run
Bayern Munich's 53-match unbeaten run comes to an end away to Augsburg on Saturday.
Apr 5, 16:28
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Half-Time Report: Augsburg leading Bayern Munich
Augsburg lead champions Bayern Munich 1-0 at the break in the Bundesliga, thanks to a goal from Sascha Molders.
Apr 5, 15:17
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Team News: All change for Bayern Munich at Augsburg
Pep Guardiola rests the majority of his first-team players for the away trip to Augsburg on Saturday.
Apr 5, 13:46
![Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling celebrates scoring the opener against Augsburg on February 16, 2013 Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling celebrates scoring the opener against Augsburg on February 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayer Leverkusen secure third place with Nuremberg win
Goals from Omer Toprak and Stefan Kiessling prove enough for Bayer Leverkusen to beat Nuremberg 2-0 in the Bundesliga.
May 4, 16:21
![Bayern's Mario Gomez is congratulated by his team mates after scoring on December 8, 2012 Bayern's Mario Gomez is congratulated by his team mates after scoring on December 8, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: All change for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich ring the changes for their home clash with Nuremberg in the Bundesliga today.
Apr 13, 13:41
![Nuremberg's Markus Feulner celebrates after scoring against Schalke on March 16, 2013 Nuremberg's Markus Feulner celebrates after scoring against Schalke on March 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nuremberg ease past Schalke
Markus Feulner, Alexander Esswein and Mike Frantz score for Nuremberg as they beat Schalke 3-0 at home in the Bundesliga.
Mar 16, 16:22
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Michael Wiesinger lauds "moral victory"
Nuremberg manager Michael Wiesinger says that Augsburg gave his team a difficult match at the SGL Arena last night.
Mar 9, 04:28
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Nuremberg edge out Augsburg
Augsburg's relegation troubles increase with a 2-1 defeat at home to Nuremberg in the Bundesliga.
Mar 8, 21:22
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Live Commentary: Mainz 2-1 Nuremberg - as it happened
Re-live the minute-by-minute text commentary of the Bundesliga clash between Mainz and Nuremberg with Sports Mole.
Nov 9, 19:12