Hendrik Pekeler

About

German professional handball player who is known for his work with the THW Kiel club as well as the Rhein-Neckar Lowen club. He played as a pivot and is also known for his work on the German national team as well. 

Before Fame

He started his youth career in 2002, playing for the ETSV Fortuna Gluckstadt club and later MTV Herzhorn in 2004. He made his senior career debut in 2009 with the THW Kiel club. In 2012, he made his debut with the German national team. 

Trivia

He is known for having been a part of the German national team that won the gold medal at the 2016 European Championships in Poland and the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Itzehoe, Germany and shared a photo with his wife and two daughters through Instagram in August of 2018. 

Associated With

Other professional handball players known for their work with the German club THW Kiel include Andreas Wolff and Rene Toft Hansen.