LOTHAR MATTHÄUS
REAL LIFE
Lothar Matthäus (born 21 March 1961) is Germany’s most-capped international footballer with 150 appearances, including games in a record five different World Cups. After starting his career with Borussia Mönchengladbach, he made a controversial switch to Bayern München.
He won the Bundesliga seven times in two spells with Bayern, on either side of four years with Inter which included a Serie A title. In 1990 Matthäus captained Germany to World Cup glory and, later that year, won the coveted Ballon d’Or. He ended his career with the MLS’s Metrostars
He won the Bundesliga seven times in two spells with Bayern, on either side of four years with Inter which included a Serie A title. In 1990 Matthäus captained Germany to World Cup glory and, later that year, won the coveted Ballon d’Or. He ended his career with the MLS’s Metrostars
Full name
Lothar Herbert Matthäus
Date of birth
21 March 1961
Place of birth
Erlangen, West Germany
Height
1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position
Midfielder, Sweeper
Lothar Herbert Matthäus
Date of birth
21 March 1961
Place of birth
Erlangen, West Germany
Height
1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position
Midfielder, Sweeper
| 5 | BORUSSIA M´GLADBACH | 200 | 49 |
| 4 | BAYERN MÜNCHEN | 152 | 69 |
| 4 | INTER | 153 | 53 |
| 8 | BAYERN MÜNCHEN | 258 | 31 |
| 0 | METRO STARS | 23 | 0 |
| 20 | 🇩🇪 GERMANY | 150 | 23 |
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1996
In 1992 Lothar Matthäus rejoined Bayern Munich and spent eight seasons back in Germany. In 1993-94 he helped Bayern to win a Bundesliga title.
In 1995-96, Matthäus captained Bayern to a UEFA Cup win, where they overcame a Bordeaux side in the two-legged final. He went on to win three more Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich in the late 1990s, before leaving for the MLS in 2000.
1986
During the 1986 FIFA World Cup™ in Mexico, Lothar Matthäus was a key member of the national team. He scored a winner against Morocco in the round of 16 and then helped his country reach the final.
Despite keeping Diego Maradona quiet, Matthäus and West Germany ultimately came up short against Argentina in a 3-2 defeat. Domestically, Matthäus helped Bayern Munich win three consecutive Bundesliga titles. The 1985-86 season proved particularly memorable, as they sealed a league and cup double.
1990
At the start of the 1990s, Lothar Matthäus was in his prime. Playing for Internazionale, his performances saw him win the Ballon d’Or in 1990, before helping Inter lift the UEFA Cup. It was on the international stage, however, where Matthäus experienced undoubtedly the highlight of his career.
At the FIFA World Cup™ in Italy, Lothar Matthäus captained West Germany to glory as they beat Argentina 1-0 in the final. In 1991, Matthäus won the first ever FIFA World Player of the Year award.
| YEAR | RTG | POS | PAC | SHO | PAS | DRI | DEF | PHY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE | 1996 | 88 | CB | 82 | 82 | 87 | 77 | 90 | 80 |
| MID | 1986 | 91 | CDM | 87 | 84 | 86 | 77 | 88 | 82 |
| PRIME | 1990 | 93 | CM | 89 | 89 | 90 | 82 | 90 | 85 |
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