Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer is one of the best German Bundesliga defenders of all time given his heroic career with the club.
Here are the top five best German Bundesliga defenders of all time:
Franz Beckenbauer (Bayern Munich)
Franz Beckenbauer is widely regarded as the greatest defender in Bundesliga history. He won six Bundesliga titles, four European Cups/UEFA Champions League titles, and one FIFA World Cup title with Bayern Munich. He was also named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1972 and 1976.
Lothar Matthäus (Bayern Munich, Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Lothar Matthäus is another legendary Bundesliga defender. He won seven Bundesliga titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, and one FIFA World Cup title with Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was also named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1991.
Karl-Heinz Förster (VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich)
Karl-Heinz Förster was a rock-solid defender who was known for his strength and his ability to read the game. He won five Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Cups, and one FIFA World Cup title with VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich.
Matthias Sammer (VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund)
Matthias Sammer was a versatile defender who could play at centre-back or right-back. He won five Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League title with VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund. He was also named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996.
Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
Philipp Lahm was a modern-day great who won eight Bundesliga titles, six DFB-Pokal titles, and one UEFA Champions League title with Bayern Munich. He was also a key player for the German national team, and he helped them to win the FIFA World Cup in 2014.
Please note that this is just a personal opinion, and there are many other great defenders who could have been included on this list.
