Robert Enke

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Enke
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 24, 1977(1977-08-24)
Age	47
Date Of Death	2009-11-10
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Leo

Robert Enke Biography

Robert Enke is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 24, 1977 in Germany. After a long battle with depression, he committed suicide in Germany in 2009. He was a successful player, but his greatest success came with Hannover 96. There, he was twice voted Bundesliga’s top goalkeeper.

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Robert Enke (24 August 1977 – 10 November 2009) was a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He rose through the youth ranks at the club, and in 1993, he played for the Germany under-15 national team against England at Wembley Stadium. The game finished 0–0, with Enke receiving praise for multiple saves made throughout the match. At the age of 17, Enke signed his first professional contract with Carl Zeiss Jena.

Teresa Reim, a former pentathlete, is his widow. Lara, his daughter, died in 2006 from complications due to a heart defect. He and his wife adopted Leila in 2009

Robert Enke Net Worth

Robert Enke is one of the richest Soccer Player from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Enke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised on a farm near Empede. From 1986 to 1995, he was a member of the Carl Zeiss Jena youth system and he represented Germany at the Under-21 level.

He was a strong animal rights activist who lent his support to PETA’s campaign against the fur trade.

Enke was born on 24 August 1977 in Jena, where he grew up in a flat in the district of Lobeda. He was the youngest of three children born to Dirk Enke, a sports psychologist, and Gisela Enke. He began playing football from an early age, initially playing as a striker, before making the switch to goalkeeper, where he displayed obvious talent. He joined Carl Zeiss Jena in 1985 after an impressive performance while playing against them in a youth team match for SV Jenapharm.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Robert Enke Dating?

According to our records, Robert Enke married to Teresa Enke. As of December 1, 2023, Robert Enke’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 1999, he joined Benfica in Portugal, signing a three-year contract, and becoming one of four goalkeepers on the team’s books. Enke had a history of panic attacks and had second thoughts soon after signing for the team. He realised however that, having signed a contract, he was obliged to fulfil it. The club were then managed by Enke’s countryman Jupp Heynckes, who promptly made him captain. His time in Portugal was a turbulent one, as the club changed manager three times in his three seasons there and suffered their lowest ever league finish (sixth) in a trophyless spell, beset by financial difficulties that caused players wages to often be late.

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Life at the Camp Nou proved tough for Enke — he later labelled the goalkeeper’s spot at Barça as the “most difficult goalkeeping position in Europe” – as he ended up playing second choice to Roberto Bonano and then Víctor Valdés. His debut set the mark, as the club was humiliatingly knocked out of the Spanish Cup by third flight Novelda CF at the first hurdle on 11 September 2002 and was criticised by teammate Frank de Boer in public for his part in their exit. His brief taste of La Liga came in a 20-minute appearance as a substitute in a 2–2 draw at Osasuna on 2 March 2003. He did manage to sample some European action during his spell though as he made two UEFA Champions League appearances, against Club Brugge and Galatasaray in the group stage.

Top Facts about Robert Enke

1. Robert Enke was a German professional footballer.
2. He played as a goalkeeper for several clubs including Hannover 96 and Barcelona.
3. Enke won eight caps for the German national team.
4. He struggled with depression throughout his career.
5. Enke tragically took his own life in 2009 at the age of 32.
6. The Robert Enke Foundation was established to raise awareness about mental health issues in sports.
7. A biography titled “Robert Enke: A Life Too Short” was published in 2011.
8. The documentary film “The Keeper” tells Enke’s story through animation and interviews with those who knew him best.
9. In November each year, the football community remembers Enke on World Mental Health Day.
10. His legacy continues to inspire conversations about mental health in sports today.

Why did Robert Enke take his life?

Robert Enke, the Germany goalkeeper who took his own life yesterday, had been hiding his battle against depression, his widow has revealed. The 32-year-old Hannover player was hit by a train at a crossing in Neustadt am Rubenberge and died at the scene.

How did Enke died?

On the night of 10 November 2009, at the age of 32, Enke died by suicide , standing in front of a regional express train at a level crossing in Eilvese, Neustadt am Rübenberge. Police confirmed a suicide note was discovered but would not publicise its details.

Who is the goalkeeper for Germany?

Goal keepers

What Goalkeeper died?

Non-league side Wembley FC have announced the death of their goalkeeper Raheem Belgrave.

Who is the best German goalkeeper ever?

Sepp Maier Nicknamed ‘Die Katze von Anzing’, which translates into The Cat from Anzing, Maier is widely considered the greatest German keeper there has ever been and the true predecessor to the likes of Oliver Kahn and Manuel Neuer.