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Matthias Sammer

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed sweeper
Rating
89
Caps
51
Goals
8
Life
1967
Clubs
Dynamo Dresden, VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1996 · 2× national Player of the Year (1995–1996) · Hall of Fame 2018
#17
Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The iconic libero, Sammer captained Germany to Euro 96 glory and lifted the 1997 Champions League with Dortmund, earning the Ballon d'Or for his commanding displays. Career record: 51 caps and 8 goals for Germany; club career at Dynamo Dresden, VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund; honours include Ballon d'Or 1996, 2× national Player of the Year (1995–1996), Hall of Fame 2018.

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Career record

1985–1990Dynamo Dresden
1990–1992VfB Stuttgart
1992–1992Inter Milan
1993–1999Borussia Dortmund
Germany51 caps, 8 goals

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Around Sammer in the almanac

One rank above: Günter Netzer at #16.

One rank below: Paul Breitner at #18.

Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.