Christian Alder

Christian Alder (born 3 September 1978) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Alder was born in Wittmund, Lower Saxony. Between 1997 and 2000 he played for Arminia Bielefeld through their relegation and promotion in and out of the Bundesliga. He then played for VfL Osnabrück (in 2001) and FC Augsburg (between 2002 and 2004). From 2004 to 2006 he played for SSV Jahn Regensburg; in 2006 he joined VfR Aalen and left the team in June 2009, to sign on 22 July 2009 with Anorthosis Famagusta. After the firing of Ernst Middendorp Alder was released on 13 August 2009. Alder left Cyprus in January 2010 and signed for German lower league club KFC Uerdingen 05.