Philipp Lahm
The captain who led Germany to World Cup victory in 2014.
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Philipp Lahm is a German former professional footballer who played as a full-back or midfielder. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of all time. Lahm was the long-time captain of Bayern Munich and also served as captain of the German national team, which he led to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup before retiring from international football. His 113 appearances make him the eighth-most capped player in Germany’s history. He was included in the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006, 2010, and 2014, and the UEFA Team of the Tournament in 2008 and 2012.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 11 November 1983
- Birthplace
- Munich, West Germany
- Height
- 1.70 m / 5 ft 7 in
- Position
- Right-back
- left-back
- midfielder
- Total caps
- 448
- Total goals
- 17
Lore & Background
Lahm's international career began to take shape during his loan spell at VfB Stuttgart, where he made his Bundesliga debut in the 2003–04 season. After returning to Bayern Munich, he established himself as a key player. His leadership was recognized when he was named captain of the national team, and he led Germany to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He retired from international football immediately after that triumph. His 113 caps place him eighth on Germany's all-time appearance list.
Did You Know?
- Lahm made his debut for Bayern Munich's first team as a 92nd-minute substitute in a 3–3 draw with Lens in the UEFA Champions League on 13 November 2002.
- He scored his first Bundesliga goal on 3 April 2004 in a 5–1 away win for Stuttgart against VfL Wolfsburg.
- Lahm was given the highest fine in Bayern Munich's history (estimated over €25,000) in November 2009 for an unauthorized interview criticizing the club's transfer policy.
- He made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance on 24 February 2016 in a 2–2 draw with Juventus.
- Lahm captained Bayern to an historic treble of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League in the 2012–13 season.
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