Wiencek completed 159 international matches for Germany and scored 316 goals. His greatest successes were Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 and fourth place at the home World Cup in 2019. “They were great, exciting years, which of course were crowned by Olympic bronze in 2016. But also the special distinction of being captain of the national team in Being able to lead my home arena stays,” said Wiencek.
“The decision to end my national team career was a very difficult one for me. It was always an honor for me to play for Germany.”
— Patrick Wiencek
Wiencek made his debut for the DHB selection on December 1, 2009 under the then national coach Heiner Brand. In 2015, he led the DHB team onto the pitch for the European Championship qualifier in Kiel. Most recently, the 33-year-old father worked for the German team at the European Championships in Slovakia in January.
National coach Gislason: “Extremely a shame”
“It’s extremely unfortunate that Patrick Wiencek has decided to end his career in the national team,” said Gislason: “But I accept this step and wish Patrick all the best for his future club career.”