Oliver Baumann

• Full name: Oliver Baumann
• Date of birth: June 2, 1990
• Place of birth: Steinfurt, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 3½ in)

Club career (high-level):

• Early career: Developed in youth teams including SV Bavenstedt and TSG 07 Burg Gretesch before joining the youth setup at SC Verl and later VfL Osnabrück.
• TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: Baumann joined Hoffenheim in 2010 from SV Sandhausen (where he played in 2009–2010) and established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. He made his Bundesliga debut with Hoffenheim and across multiple seasons was a key player, noted for shot-stopping, distribution and consistency.
• Appearances: Over many seasons with Hoffenheim Baumann accumulated well over 300 appearances in all competitions (Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and European competitions), becoming one of the club’s longest-serving and most-capped players. Exact current totals vary by season.

International career:

• Represented Germany at youth levels, including U21. He has not been a regular senior Germany international but has been considered in broader national-team discussions during his career.

Notable traits and achievements:

• Known for reliable goalkeeping, strong aerial ability and good ball distribution with feet, fitting modern sweeper-keeper demands.
• Key contributor to Hoffenheim’s sustained Bundesliga presence and their campaigns in domestic cup and European qualification seasons.

Current status: As of the latest updates, Oliver Baumann remains closely associated with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim as their first-choice goalkeeper. For the most current appearance and contract details, refer to Hoffenheim’s official site or up-to-date sports databases, as transfers and squad changes can occur.