By Rich

Justin Eilers is a 29-year-old forward for SV Werder Bremen.  Eilers was born on June 13, 1988 in Braunschweig, West Germany, and spent his youth career playing football for various clubs in his native Braunschweig, including Braunschweiger SC until 2003 and again from 2005 to 2006, and Eintracht Braunschweig from 2003 to 2005.  His senior career began at FT Braunschweig from 2006 to 2007, and his professional debut came on September 13, 2008 for Eintracht Braunschweig’s second squad against Kickers Offenbach.  After leaving Braunschweig in 2009, he played for VfL Bochum, Goslarer SC 08, VfL Wolfsburg, and Dynamo Dresden, before being signed by SV Werder Bremen in April 2016.  Eilers was the 3. Liga’s “Player of the Season” in 2015-16 at Dynamo Dresden.