12 Facts About Stefan Wessels

Stefan Wessels was born on 28 February 1979 and is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Stefan Wessels performed impressively whenever called upon, but was unable to dislodge Kahn for more playing time.

Stefan Wessels was involved in a hugely successful period for Bayern, including the 2001 Champions League win, but eventually left for 1.

On 6 August 2007, Stefan Wessels agreed to a trial in England with Premier League team Everton and subsequently signed an initial one-year contract with the club on 21 August; he was given his favoured number 33 shirt.

Stefan Wessels was the first German player to sign for Everton in the club's history.

In June 2008, Stefan Wessels signed a two-year contract with VfL Osnabruck of the 2.

Stefan Wessels played 21 league games for VfL, but left in June 2009, after their relegation from the 2.

Stefan Wessels was able to sign outside the transfer window because he was free agent.

Stefan Wessels left the club at the end of the season becoming free agent.

On 27 January 2011, Stefan Wessels signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Odense Boldklub, replacing Northern Irish goalkeeper Roy Carroll.

Stefan Wessels has represented Germany, at various youth levels, up to the under-21 team, for whom he made one appearance.

Stefan Wessels played for Team 2006, a Germany B team assembled in preparation for the 2006 World Cup, but did not make it into the senior squad.