The German Men’s U23 National Team enters the 2017 Men’s U23 World Championship on a high note. As the reigning world champions from 2013, Germany is one of the teams to beat in Toronto.
Germany has achieved podium success only once at past world championships for junior men. After qualifying with a bronze finish at the 2017 U22 European Championship, the German men will have to work hard to defend their title.
History at the World Championship
- 2013 – Adana, Turkey – Gold
- 2005 – Birmingham, Great Britain – 5th place
- 2001 – Blumenau, Brazil – 5th place
- 1997 – Toronto, Canada – 4th place
Team Roster
No. |
NAME |
CLASS |
DATE OF BIRTH |
HOMETOWN |
4 | Oliver Jantz | 2.0 | 18-Feb-1998 | Koldenbüttel |
5 | Dominik Vogt | 2.5 | 03-Jul-1996 | Wüstenrot |
6 | Marcel Gerber | 2.5 | 31-Dec-1996 | Bonn |
7 | Christopher Huber | 1.0 | 09-Oct-1995 | Rockenberg |
8 | Lukas Jung | 1.0 | 26-May-1995 | Rathsweiler |
9 | Urs Rechtsteiner | 2.0 | 19-Aug-1999 | Ulm |
10 | Patrick Dorner | 3.5 | 06-Aug-1998 | Amstetten |
11 | Alexander Budde | 3.5 | 20-Apr-2000 | Hannover |
12 | Nico Dreimüller | 2.0 | 10-Dec-1997 | Frankfurt |
13 | Leon Ole Schöneberg | 4.5 | 24-Dec-1996 | Tübingen |
14 | Matthias Güntner | 4.5 | 10-Nov-1998 | Vallendar |
15 | Marvin Malsy | 3.0 | 29-Apr-1997 | Erfurt |
Coaching Staff: Head Coach : Peter Richarz / Assistant Coach : Benjamin Ryklin / Manager : Günther Mayer / Doctor : Dr. Petra Michel-Leutheuser / Physiotherapist : Uwe Geiselmann / Mechanic : Wolfgang Böhme / Staff : Jutta Retzer