Oliver Köhrmann
German handball player (born 1976)
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Oliver Köhrmann (born 28 July 1976) is a retired German handball player. He played primarily as a centre back.[1]
Oldenburg, West Germany
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| Personal information | |||
| Born |
July 28, 1976 Oldenburg, West Germany | ||
| Nationality | German | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
– | TSG Hatten-Sandkrug | ||
1997-2008 | Wilhelmshavener HV | ||
2008-2013 | TV Großwallstadt | ||
2013-2018 | Wilhelmshavener HV | ||
| National team 1 | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005- | Germany | 17 | (14) |
| Teams managed | |||
2013- | Wilhelmshavener HV (assistant coach) | ||
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1 National team caps and goals correct as of 16 September 2016 | |||
Career
Köhrmann was born in Oldenburg.[2] He began his handball career at TSG Hatten-Sandkrug. He joined Wilhelmshavener HV in 1997, where he spent the majority of his career, playing for the club in two separate stints. From 2008 to 2013, he played for TV Großwallstadt.[3] In 2013, he returned to Wilhelmshavener HV, initially as a player and later also taking on the role of assistant coach.[4]
Köhrmann made his debut for the German national team on 16 March 2005, against Estonia.[2] He earned 17 caps and scored 14 goals for Germany.[3] He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where the German team placed 9th.
Köhrmann was known for his experience and leadership on the court. He was considered a playmaker with a good eye for the game.
