Jan Rosenthal (born 7 April 1986) is a German former professional

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who played as an

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Career

Hannover

Born in Sulingen,

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, Rosenthal began his professional career with

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in 2005, on a five-year deal, but had to wait until 13 August 2006 before he made his first

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appearance, as a substitute, in a 4–2 defeat to

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. His first Bundesliga goal came against

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in the first game he started on 21 October 2006. He settled well into the team following this, and was regular choice throughout the 2006–07 season.

SC Freiburg

After ten years with Hannover 96, Rosenthal signed a three-year contract with

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on 11 June 2010.

Eintracht Frankfurt

On 8 March 2013,

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announced the versatile midfielder was going to join their squad for the 2013–14 season. Rosenthal signed a three-year contract with the side. Rosenthal was loaned to 2. Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 in February 2015 for the remainder of the season.

Darmstadt 98

After the loan, Frankfurt and Rosenthal agreed to terminate the contract after which Rosenthal signed for then promoted Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98 permanently for a duration of two years. In June 2017, after the club's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga, he extended his contract with the club until 2019. In June 2018, Rosenthal announced his retirement from professional football and agreed the termination of his running contract with Darmstadt 98.

VfB Oldenburg

Rosenthal returned from his retirement in summer 2019, joining fourth-tier side

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on a deal for the 2019–20 season.

International career

Rosenthal represented his country at both under-19 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rosenthal, Jan 1986 births Living people People from Sulingen German men's footballers Footballers from Lower Saxony Men's association football midfielders Germany men's under-21 international footballers Hannover 96 players SC Freiburg players Eintracht Frankfurt players SV Darmstadt 98 players VfB Oldenburg players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players Regionalliga players