German football has always been a fertile and breeding ground for some of the biggest names in football.
With its characteristic pacey and attacking football, numerous legends who left their mark in the game were born.
Here, we will take you through the five best German Bundesliga midfielders of all time as listed below
- Franz Beckenbauer (Bayern Munich)
- Lothar Matthäus (Bayern Munich, Inter Milan)
- Günter Netzer (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Paul Breitner (Bayern Munich, Real Madrid)
- Matthias Sammer (Borussia Dortmund)
These five players are all considered to be among the greatest midfielders of all time, and they all had a significant impact on the Bundesliga.
Franz Beckenbauer was a sweeper who was known for his elegance, passing ability, and leadership qualities. He won four Bundesliga titles, three European Cups, and the FIFA World Cup with Germany.
Lothar Matthäus was a versatile midfielder who could play in a variety of positions. He won seven Bundesliga titles, three European Cups, and the FIFA World Cup with Germany. Matthäus is the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup as captain of two different teams.
Günter Netzer was a playmaker who was known for his vision, passing ability, and free-kick technique. He won five Bundesliga titles and two European Cups with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Paul Breitner was a box-to-box midfielder who was known for his athleticism, work ethic, and goalscoring ability. He won five Bundesliga titles, three European Cups, and the FIFA World Cup with Germany.
Matthias Sammer was a sweeper who was known for his strength, tackling ability, and leadership qualities. He won five Bundesliga titles, one European Cup, and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup with Borussia Dortmund.
These five players are all legends of the Bundesliga, and they have all left their mark on the competition. They are all worthy of being considered among the best German Bundesliga midfielders of all time.
It is important to note that this is just one possible list, and there are many other great Bundesliga midfielders who could have been included.
