Steffen Freund
| Date of birth | 19 January 1970 |
| Place of birth | Brandenburg |
| Nationality | German |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A regular for Tottenham in the early part of the 2000-01 campaign Steffen was sidelined in November with a hamstring problem and although he made a quick return to fitness he then suffered knee ligament damage that brought his season to an early conclusion in April. A strong midfield anchorman he was often forced to play below full match fitness but always gave 100 per cent in every game. He performed a key role holding the midfield together, often forming the first line of defence. He shows tremendous determination when keeping possession and uses the ball intelligently to create opportunities from the centre of the park.
Steffan returned to the Premiership in January 2004 when he signed a contract to the end of the 2003-04 season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stahl Brandenburg | |||
| Schalke 04 | |||
| Borussia Dortmund | 29 Dec 1998 | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur | 29 Dec 1998 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| 1.FC Kaiserslautern | 01 Jul 2003 | 30 Jan 2004 | |
| Leicester City | 30 Jan 2004 | 30 Jun 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | German Democratic Republic | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 1988-89 | German Democratic Republic | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1988-89 | German Democratic Republic | World Youth Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Super Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 1998-99 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 17 |
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| 1999-00 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 24 | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 19 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 19 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 13 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | Bundesliga | 7 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | 1.FC Kaiserslautern | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Leicester City | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 1999 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 27 Jan 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 30 Jan 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 06 Feb 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1999 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 16 Feb 1999 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | W |
0-1 Agg: 0-1 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 20 Feb 1999 | Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Feb 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 27 Feb 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Derby County | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Mar 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 1999 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 1999 | Barnsley v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 21 Mar 1999 | Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | League Cup | Final |
| 03 Apr 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 1999 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 1999 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 17 Apr 1999 | Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 1999 | Charlton Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 1999 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 May 1999 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Aug 1999 | West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Aug 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1999 | Bradford City v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Zimbru Chisinau | W | 3-0 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 19 Sep 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 1999 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | Zimbru Chisinau v Tottenham Hotspur | D |
0-0 Agg: 0-3 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 03 Oct 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 13 Oct 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Crewe Alexandra | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 23 Oct 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v 1.FC Kaiserslautern | W | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 31 Oct 1999 | Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Nov 1999 | 1.FC Kaiserslautern v Tottenham Hotspur | L |
2-0 Agg: 2-1 |
UEFA Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 20 Nov 1999 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 1999 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 1999 | Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Dec 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Dec 1999 | Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2000 | Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Bradford City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 7-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2000 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Mar 2000 | Watford v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2000 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 May 2000 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Ipswich Town | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Charlton Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford | W |
2-0 Agg: 2-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Birmingham City | L | 1-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Nov 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Bradford City v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2001 | Charlton Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-4 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Stockport County | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Derby County v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 2001 | West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-3 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Sep 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | L | 3-5 | Premier League | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-4 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Derby County | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 2001 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Nov 2001 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2001 | Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Bolton Wanderers | W | 6-0 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 2002 | Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Cardiff City | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 06 Oct 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2002 | Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Birmingham City v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2002 | Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Germany | OT | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Germany | OT XI | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Germany | Centenary | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Germany | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Germany | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Germany | International Friendly | 4 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Germany | UEFA European Championship | 6 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Germany | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 1992 | Spain v Germany | L | 2-0 | OT XI | |
| 25 Feb 1992 | Germany v Poland | W | 2-1 | OT | |
| 22 Feb 1995 | Spain v Germany | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 1995 | Georgia v Germany | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 21 Jun 1995 | Germany v Italy | W | 2-0 | CENTENARY | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | Switzerland v Germany | W | 1-2 | CENTENARY | |
| 23 Aug 1995 | Belgium v Germany | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 1995 | Germany v Georgia | W | 4-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 08 Oct 1995 | Germany v Moldova | W | 6-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 11 Oct 1995 | Wales v Germany | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | Germany v Bulgaria | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 21 Feb 1996 | Portugal v Germany | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 1996 | Germany v Denmark | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | Netherlands v Germany | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Jun 1996 | Germany v France | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 1996 | Germany v Liechtenstein | W | 9-1 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Jun 1996 | Russia v Germany | W | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 19 Jun 1996 | Italy v Germany | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 23 Jun 1996 | Germany v Croatia | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals quarter-final |
| 26 Jun 1996 | England v Germany | W | 1-1 (6-5) | UEFA European Championship | Finals semi-final |
| 22 Apr 1998 | Germany v Nigeria | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 1998 | Finland v Germany | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.