Ex-national player marries girlfriend Marilena

- Ex-national player marries girlfriend Marilena

For former professional footballer David Odonkor (40) and his partner Marilena, wedding bells rang on Friday (2nd August). The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony, as reported by "Bild am Sonntag". The former national player and his wife celebrated with their closest 50 guests in a small circle.

David Odonkor: "Something Very Special"

Only their closest circle of 50 guests were present at their wedding. They continued the celebration on an estate in the Osnabrücker region after the ceremony. The civil wedding reportedly took place some time ago. At the end of May, the couple, who participated in this year's Dschungelcamp, posted a clip of shared memories on Instagram and mentioned "wesaidyes" in the text.

"Our connection is something very special. Marilena is a wonderful woman," Odonkor revealed to "Bild am Sonntag" about his new wife. She too expressed her joy. "I am so incredibly grateful that we are now walking this path together. David is an absolute heart person," she said. The couple has big plans: Next year, they plan to move from Düsseldorf to an 18th-century house. They are looking forward to moving from the city to a rural area.

Already Married Before

This is Odonkor's second marriage. He married his ex-wife Suzan Odonkor (37), with whom he had a daughter in 2008, in December 2006. In June 2021, David Odonkor announced his separation from the wedding officiant to the "Bild" newspaper.

Odonkor played in 16 games for the DFB national team and scored one goal. After his football career, he trained to become a football coach. He also participated in TV shows like "Ninja Warrior Germany" and "Joko & Klaas against ProSieben". Most recently, he reached the ninth place in this year's 17th season of the reality show "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!".

David Odonkor, the former football player, celebrated his nuptials with his new wife Marilena in an intimate ceremony, surrounded by their closest 50 guests. Following the ceremony, they continued their celebration on an estate in the Osnabrücker region.

Despite being a football player, Odonkor has experience in coaching and has participated in various TV shows, including "Ninja Warrior Germany" and "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!", demonstrating his versatility beyond the football field.

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