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Benedikt Höwedes — Age & Birthday

Born: 29 February 1988 · Age: 38

How old is Benedikt Höwedes?

Benedikt Höwedes is 38 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 29 February 1988.

German defender who won the World Cup in 2014

Did you know?He was one of only three players to play every single minute of Germany's winning 2014 World Cup campaign.

Benedikt Höwedes (born 29 February 1988) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent the majority of his playing career for Schalke 04, which he captained for six seasons, and represented the Germany national football team from 2011 to 2017.

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Age: 38
Status: Living

Born: February 29, 1988 · Haltern am See, Germany
Nationality: German
Known for: Sports

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