Germany | Midfielder
Age: 29
Club: Bayern Munich
Achievements: Bundesliga title 2003, 2005
As the host nation, all eyes will be on Germany this summer — and as their top player — the pressure on Ballack’s shoulders is likely to be immense.
Ballack’s influence on German football this decade has been huge.
He was the driving force of the Bayer Leverkusen side that reached the 2002 Champions League final — and his four seasons at Bayern look likely to bring him three Bundesliga titles.
Four years ago, Ballack carried a distinctly ordinary German side all the way to the final, but a booking in the semifinal denied him the chance to play against Brazil.
Tall and elegant, Ballack’s accuracy with the ball, whether shooting or passing, makes him a dangerous presence anywhere near the penalty area.
Effectively the face of this year’s tournament, his decision to quit Bayern at the end of the season has resulted in some adverse crowd reaction and should Germany flop this summer, he could prove to be the “fall guy.”
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