Lorenz Knöferl (born 4 May 2003) is a German professional

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who plays as a forward for 1860 Munich II.

Club career

Early life and youth career

Lorenz grew up in Alberzell,

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. He began his youth career at TSV Hilgertshausen before moving to JFG TaF Glonntal. He then moved to the academy of

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in 2014, and had featured for the club in their under 12 and under 15 division.

1860 Munich

Lorenz signed his first senior contract with

. He made his debut on 12 December 2020 against

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as a substitute for Stefan Lex on 72 minute of the game. The match ended 5–0 with 1860 Munich taking the win. Lorenz played the next against

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on 15 December 2020 as a substitute for Fabian Greilinger. The match ended on a 3–0 scoreline with 1860 Munich taking the three points. Lorenz came in as a substitute for Dennis Dressel in the next match on 18 December 2020 against

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, where he scored his debut goal for 1860 Munich and his maiden senior career goal in less than one minute after coming into the pitch in 83rd minute, thereby taking the match to a 2–2 draw. Lorenz thus became the youngest goal scorer in the history of 1860 Munich.

Loan to Carl Zeiss Jena

On 31 January 2023, Knöferl was loaned by Carl Zeiss Jena in

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. In a state cup match against

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, Knöferl was in an emergency situation when he swallowed his tongue. He finished his time at Carl Zeiss Jena with 13 appearances.

International career

Lorenz was called up for Germany U16 national team on 2018. He made his debut against Austria U16 on 9 September 2018. He made three appearances for the national team in 2018.

Personal life

Lorenz is a fan of French striker

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Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Knöferl, Lorenz 2003 births Living people Sportspeople from Dachau Footballers from Upper Bavaria German men's footballers Men's association football forwards 3. Liga players Regionalliga players TSV 1860 Munich II players TSV 1860 Munich players FC Carl Zeiss Jena players 21st-century German sportsmen