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29 / Germany · 1981–1990

Pierre Littbarski

LM dribblerfinisher
Caps · Germany
73
Goals · Germany
18
Life
1960
Clubs
1. FC Köln, Racing Club de France, JEF United Chiba
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1990
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dazzling dribbler whose intricate skills and World Cup glory in 1990 made him a fan favourite for club and country. Career record: 73 caps and 18 goals for Germany; club career at 1. FC Köln, Racing Club de France, JEF United Chiba; honours include FIFA World Cup 1990.

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Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q47516
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Career record

1978–19861. FC Köln
1986–1987Racing Club de France
1987–19931. FC Köln
1993–1994JEF United Chiba
1996–1997Vegalta Sendai
—Saipa
—FC Vaduz
Germany73 caps, 18 goals

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Around Littbarski in the almanac

One rank above: Jérôme Boateng at #28.

One rank below: Karlheinz Förster at #30.

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

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