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Date of Birth: 26-03-1982
Birthplace: Backnang
Nationality: Germany
International Caps 17
International Goals 0



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German international Andreas Hinkle was a £1.9m capture for the Bhoys in January 2008.

The Hoops got their man on January 4th when the Seville full-back signed a contract which tied him to Parkhead until 2011. Hinkle had moved to Spain in 2006 fror a reported £3 million after making his name with Vfb Stuttgart.

Capped 17 times by Germany the defender had previously played against Celtic for Stuttgart in the 2003 UEFA Cup. Having lost his place at Seville to Brazillian ace Daniel Alves – regarded as the world’s best right back – Hinkle was expected to return home, but Celtic beat off competition from Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg to win the race for his signature.

Despite picking up a couple of niggling injuries Hinkle’s first six months proved to be a success and on the whole the full back proved to be an asset not only in defence but also in attack with some superb overlapping runs. Technically assured, comfortable in possession and not afraid to burst forward the German is a fine modern full-back – although at times he could be caught out of position.

It is hoped that come. now the player has acclimatised to the Scottish game his obvious qualities will mean he is a key man for the Bhoys for seasons to



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• Hinkel signs for Celtic (Jan 08)

Hinkel Signs for Celtic
CELTIC are delighted to announce the signing of Andreas Hinkel from Sevilla on a three-and-a-half deal.

The 25-year-old German internationalist has earned 17 caps for his country and previously played with top Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.

Speaking after he completed the move to Celtic, Andreas said: "I am delighted to sign for Celtic Football Club and am really looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates.

"Celtic is a great club with a great history, having achieved such success at home and in Europe. It is a great honour to join the club and I hope to play an important part in the club's future over the next few years.

"Having already played against Celtic in European competition, I am well aware of the magnificent stadium and wonderful passionate support which the club enjoys.

"I will be doing my very best to work as hard as I can to try and bring as much success as possible to the Celtic fans."

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan said: "We are delighted to complete this signing. Andreas is someone who we have been looking at for some time and we are pleased to have finally got him to Celtic.

"We are sure he has all the qualities to be a great success at the Club."

Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "We are very pleased to welcome Andreas to Celtic. He is a player with a fantastic pedigree and one who was in high demand, with a number of other clubs interested in him - we are pleased to have been successful in securing his signature.

"We are delighted once again to have invested in the first team through this signing and can assure fans that the Celtic Board will continue to do all we can to support Gordon's plans for the development of the Celtic squad."