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Germany · 1990sMatthias Sammer
Rating
89
Caps
51
Goals
8
Life
1967
Clubs
Dynamo Dresden, VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1996 · national Player of the Year 1995 · national Player of the Year 1996
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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, national Player of the Year 1995, national Player of the Year 1996.