A resolute German man-marker, Förster was a key figure in the national team that reached World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986, adding to his Euro 1980 triumph. Career record: 81 caps and 2 goals for Germany; club career at VfB Stuttgart, Olympique de Marseille; honours include national Player of the Year 1982.
One rank above: Pierre Littbarski at #28.
One rank below: Thomas Häßler at #30.
Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.