1. Early life
Frank von Behren was born on 28 September 1976 in Hille, Germany. Details regarding his upbringing and early background beyond his birth information are not specified in available records.
2. Playing career
Frank von Behren's professional handball career was marked by significant contributions at both the club level within the Handball-Bundesliga and on the international stage with the German national team. His tenure spanned several prominent clubs and included participation in major international tournaments, culminating in notable medal achievements before his retirement due to injury.
2.1. Club career
Von Behren began his professional club career with GWD Minden, where he played from 1996 to 2003. Following this, he moved to VfL Gummersbach, playing for the club from 2003 to 2006. He then joined SG Flensburg-Handewitt in 2006, remaining with them until 2008. During his time with SG Flensburg-Handewitt, he notably reached the final of the EHF Champions League in 2007, a pinnacle achievement in European club handball. After his stint with Flensburg, von Behren briefly returned to GWD Minden in 2008 for a final period. His professional playing career officially concluded on 1 August 2008, primarily due to persistent injuries, including a broken thumb and a severe shoulder injury that ultimately led to his retirement from the sport.
2.2. International career
Frank von Behren made his debut for the Germany men's national handball team on 10 March 1998, in a match against the Swedish national team in Ellwangen. Over his international career, which spanned until 2008, he represented Germany in 167 games, during which he scored a total of 356 goals. He was an integral part of the German squad that achieved significant success, including securing a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Prior to his Olympic success, von Behren had also earned a silver medal at the 2002 European Men's Handball Championship held in Sweden, further cementing his status as a key player for his national team.
3. Personal life and post-playing activities
Frank von Behren is married and has three children. After concluding his professional handball career in 2008, he pursued higher education, commencing studies in sport management in Oldenburg. Leveraging his extensive experience in professional sports, von Behren transitioned into media roles. He has worked as a pundit for Eurosport's German language coverage of the EHF Champions League. Since the 2014-15 season, he has continued this role for Sky Deutschland, providing expert analysis and commentary on handball matches. His official website is available at [http://www.frank-von-behren.de/ frank-von-behren.de] and he is also active on [https://www.instagram.com/frankvonbehren/ Instagram].