Matthias Sammer
Matthias Sammer (German pronunciation: [maˈtiːas ˈzamɐ]; born 5 September 1967) is a German football official and former player and coach. He played as a defensive midfielder and later in his career as a sweeper.
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Sammer in 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 September 1967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dresden, East Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) |
Defensive midfielder Sweeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1985 | Dynamo Dresden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1990 | Dynamo Dresden | 102 | (39) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | VfB Stuttgart | 63 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Inter Milan | 11 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1998 | Borussia Dortmund | 115 | (21) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 291 | (84) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1990 | East Germany | 23 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1997 | Germany | 51 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | Borussia Dortmund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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With Borussia Dortmund as a player, Sammer won the Bundesliga and DFL-Supercup in 1995, the Bundesliga, DFL-Supercup, and European Footballer of the Year in 1996, and the UEFA Champions League and Intercontinental Cup in 1997. Germany won the UEFA Euro 1996 with Sammer as a player, where he was named the tournament's best player, and was subsequently awarded the Ballon d'Or later that year. Sammer retired with 74 total caps, 23 for East Germany and 51 for the unified side. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, including his ability to read the game, make interceptions, and tackle effectively, Sammer is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time.
With Sammer as a manager, Borussia Dortmund won the Bundesliga in 2002.