Uwe Gensheimer
| Uwe Gensheimer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Gensheimer in 2020 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
26 October 1986 Mannheim, West Germany | ||
| Nationality | German | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left wing | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1997–2003 | TV 1892 Friedrichsfeld | ||
– | SG Kronau/Östringen | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
2003–2016 | Rhein-Neckar Löwen | ||
2016–2019 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
2019–2024 | Rhein-Neckar Löwen | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2021 | Germany | 204 | (921) |
Uwe Gensheimer (born 26 October 1986) is a German former professional handball player. Gensheimer is considered to be one of the best players in his position all-time, especially known by his "magic wrist" because of his ability to spin his shots. He captained both the German national team and his club Rhein-Neckar Löwen. On May 31, 2024, he retired, playing his last game against SC Magdeburg.
Since his retirement from playing he has been the sporting director at his former club Rhein-Neckar Löwen.