Fritz Walter vs Philipp Lahm
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.
Philipp Lahm
Germany · 2004–2014 · RB
- Rank in Germany
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Germany
- 113 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2014
The peerless captain and tactician, Lahm led Germany to World Cup glory in 2014 and was an integral part of Bayern's historic treble in 2013. Career record: 113 caps and 5 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart; honours include FIFA World Cup 2014.
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Fritz Walter is editorial rank 8 and Philipp Lahm rank 7 in Germany's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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