1. Overview
Johannes Große (born January 7, 1997) is a German field hockey player who primarily plays as a defender or midfielder. He is a prominent member of the German national field hockey team and currently plays for Der Club an der Alster in the Bundesliga. Große has represented Germany in major international tournaments, including two Olympic Games, where he notably earned a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. His club career began at a young age with Zehlendorfer Wespen, before moving to Der Club an der Alster, then to Rot-Weiss Köln, and eventually returning to Club an der Alster.
2. Early Life and Background
Johannes Große was born on January 7, 1997, in Berlin, Germany. His journey in field hockey began at a very young age; he started playing for the Zehlendorfer Wespen club when he was three years old, developing his skills in his hometown.
3. Club Career
Große's club career started with his youth training at Zehlendorfer Wespen, where he played from 2000 to 2014. He continued his senior career with Zehlendorfer Wespen for a year, from 2014 to 2015. At the age of eighteen, he transitioned to Der Club an der Alster in 2015, playing for the Hamburg-based club for three seasons until 2018. Following his tenure in Hamburg, Große moved to Rot-Weiss Köln for the 2018-2019 season, where he remained until 2024. In March 2024, it was announced that he would return to Club an der Alster after the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, marking his second stint with the club.
4. International Career
Johannes Große's international career began with the German U21 national team, for which he played from 2016 to 2017, earning 21 caps. He made his debut for the senior German national team in November 2017, playing his first match against Great Britain.
His first major tournament appearance with the senior squad was the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, for which he was selected in November 2018. Große also represented Germany at the 2019 Men's EuroHockey Championship. In May 2021, he was named to the squads for both the 2021 Men's EuroHockey Championship and the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Overall, he has accumulated 103 caps and scored 9 goals for the German national team as of March 2024. Große has participated in two Olympic Games, securing a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
5. Achievements and Honors
Johannes Große has achieved several notable successes throughout his club and international career. His achievements include:
| Competition | Year | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2024 Paris | Silver |
| EuroHockey Championship | 2021 Amstelveen | Silver |
| Junior World Cup | 2016 Lucknow | Bronze |
| EuroHockey Junior Championship | 2017 Valencia | Bronze |