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Augsburg Captain Keven Schlotterbeck Discusses Brotherly Showdown Against Borussia Dortmunds Nico Schlotterbeck

Augsburg Captain Keven Schlotterbeck Discusses 'Brotherly Showdown' Against Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck

Keven’s Unique Journey in Bundesliga

An Emerging Star

Despite being a beloved figure among German football fans and having outperformed his younger sibling in two out of the last three Bundesliga seasons, Keven is valued at €6 million and has only played for Germany at the Olympic level so far. Throughout his career in the Bundesliga, he has consistently demonstrated his tenacity while playing for teams battling relegation, including Union Berlin, Bochum, and Augsburg.

Supportive Brotherly Bonds

Keven displayed a remarkable lack of envy when discussing his brother Nico.

It was defensively something special,” Keven shared when reflecting on their encounter in front of a crowd of 81,365 at Signal Iduna Park. “Of course, these are the experiences that one dreams of as a child.

A Sense of Pride

During the 90 minutes, you don’t really focus on it, even though you might catch a glimpse of your brother in your peripheral vision,” Keven added. “I’m incredibly proud of what he has accomplished over the years and what he is achieving now.

You can see he’s a top centre-back,” Keven concluded with admiration. “One of the best in Germany. In my opinion, one of the best in the world.