Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1977 |
| Age | 32 years (died on 10, Nov, 2009) |
| Birthplace | Jena, East Germany (now Germany) |
| Date of Death | 10/11/2009 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Robert Enke
12/11/2026
On the 17th anniversary of his death, his widow Teresa Enke spoke on the podcast 'Wie geht's? Mit Robin Gosens' about the final evening she spent with him. She described the affectionate words he shared with her before the following day, when he died by suicide.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Robert Enke was a German professional goalkeeper who played for Borussia Mönchengladbach, Benfica, FC Barcelona, Fenerbahçe and Hannover 96. He was regarded as the leading contender for Germany's starting goalkeeper role at the 2010 World Cup before he died by suicide in November 2009. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.86 m |
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| Position | Goalkeeper |
Personal Life
| Mental Health | He had long struggled with depression and panic attacks, and was treated by a psychiatrist for some years. |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Dirk Enke, a sports psychologist |
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| Mother | Gisela Enke |
| Siblings | Youngest of three children |
| Spouse | Teresa Enke |
| Adopted Daughter | Leila (adopted 2009) |
Career
| Youth | Carl Zeiss Jena |
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| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Debut in the Bundesliga, first-choice goalkeeper in 1998-99 |
| Benfica | Joined in 1999 and was the starting goalkeeper for about three seasons |
| FC Barcelona | Joined in 2002, with limited first-team appearances |
| Fenerbahçe | Played in the Turkish top flight |
| Hannover 96 | Joined in 2004, captain from 2007, made about 180 appearances |
| Germany national team | 8 caps between 1999 and 2009, part of the Euro 2008 runner-up squad |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Calm and composed goalkeeper, noted for strong reactions on the line and a modern style |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his career as a striker before switching to goalkeeper. | |
| 2. His father was a 400-metre hurdler and his mother a handball player. | |
| 3. His biography by Ronald Reng, titled A Life Too Short, won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2011. | |
| 4. He was expected to succeed Jens Lehmann as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper. |
