20 Facts About Alexander Meier

Alexander Meier was born on 17 January 1983 and is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward.

Alexander Meier signed his first professional contract on 10 April 2003.

Alexander Meier signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on 1 July 2004, and made his debut for the club in a 2.

Alexander Meier then played in the next four matches without scoring.

Alexander Meier scored three goals against Energie Cottbus on matchday 33 on 15 May 2005.

Alexander Meier scored nine goals in 34 league matches and one goal in three cup matches.

Alexander Meier started, and played 90 minutes, in the cup final.

Alexander Meier scored seven goals in 33 league matches and three goals in five cup matches.

Alexander Meier scored a goal in each of the following two weeks against Hamburg and Hannover 96.

Alexander Meier scored six goals in 29 league matches and one goal in four cup matches.

Alexander Meier failed to score in any of his three UEFA Cup matches.

Alexander Meier made his league debut on 11 August 2007 against Hertha BSC.

Alexander Meier scored a goal each on matchdays two and three and two on matchday five.

Alexander Meier came up with a knee injury against Borussia Dortmund in a cup match.

Alexander Meier had not played since October 2007 and finished the season with four goals in 11 league matches and three goals in two cup matches.

Alexander Meier finished the season with three goals in 19 league matches.

In February 2016, Alexander Meier suffered a knee injury which caused him to pause until the end of the season.

On 14 July 2016, Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed that Alexander Meier has extended his contract until 30 June 2018.

In January 2019, Alexander Meier returned to former club FC St Pauli having agreed a contract until the end of the season.

Alexander Meier was having a poor season that was compounded by off-field problems including his family not being given visas to join him in Australia.