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Germany · 1950s · CAM
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 7× Hall of Fame (1970–2018).
Germany · 2013–20 · GK
Germany's back four pushed so high against Algeria on 30 June 2014 that he spent the night guarding the space behind them, racing beyond his box to head and hook the ball clear. A fortnight later he kept Argentina out for 120 minutes of the final, winning the World Cup and the Golden Glove, and his Bayern years brought the 2013 and 2020 Champions League inside two trebles plus five IFFHS awards as the world's best goalkeeper. Career record: 128 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at FC Schalke 04 II, Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2011–2014), 2× Hall of Fame (2019–2019).
The almanac puts Manuel Neuer ahead by 4 rating points, 96 against 92.
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