Detlev Dammeier
Dammeier was born in Stadthagen. In 1986, he signed his first professional contract with Hannover 96. From 1989 to 1992 he played for the Hamburger SV and moved to VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga. In 1997, Wolfsburg was promoted to the Bundesliga. In 2000, Dammeier moved to Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga. With this club he was promoted both in 2002 and 2004 to the Bundesliga. He finally finished his playing career at the end of the 2005–06 season.