Fritz Walter vs Lothar Matthäus
Both Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Fritz Walter
Germany · 1940–1958 · CAM
- Rank in Germany
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Germany
- 61 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Thionville, TBVfL Neustadt-Wildenheid
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1954
The legendary captain of the 1954 'Miracle of Bern' World Cup team, Fritz Walter remains an iconic figure in German football history for his leadership and skill. Career record: 61 caps and 33 goals for Germany; club career at 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Thionville, TBVfL Neustadt-Wildenheid; honours include FIFA World Cup 1954.
Lothar Matthäus
Germany · 1980–2000 · CM
- Rank in Germany
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Germany
- 150 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1990 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Taking the ball from Augenthaler inside his own half at the San Siro on 10 June 1990, he carried it through the Yugoslav midfield, stepped past Davor Jozic and struck it from 25 metres. Career record: 150 caps and 23 goals for Germany; club career at Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1990.
The careers, side by side
Fritz Walter is editorial rank 8 and Lothar Matthäus rank 4 in Germany's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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