Lothar Matthäus

Lothar Matthäus is a former German footballer who combined strength, endurance and technique into a complete game. He played mainly in midfield, but also in defense, having important seasons at Bayern Munich and Inter. In 1990 he won the World Cup as the leader of West Germany and received the Ballon d'Or. His ability to win the ball back, strong shooting and ability to lead the team made him one of the most influential players of his generation.

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