Known for two major international titles and three European Cups. On the stated order of the standard he is the most decorated German absent from the list; his career was cut short by injury at 27, which is the only reason he is remembered less than team-mates already in the squad. Biggest achievements: World Cup 1974, European Championship 1972, European Cup 1974, 1975 and 1976, Intercontinental Cup 1976, three Bundesliga titles.
One rank above: Rudi Völler at #19.
One rank below: Wolfgang Overath at #21.
Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.