Philipp Lahm
The captain who led Germany to World Cup glory in 2014.
Philipp Lahm is a German former professional footballer who played as a full-back or midfielder. He was the long-time captain of Bayern Munich and also a former captain of his national team, which he led to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup before retiring from international football. He was included in the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006, 2010, and 2014. His 113 appearances make him the eighth-most capped player in Germany’s history.
- Nationality
- German
- Primary Club
- Bayern Munich
- World Cup Titles
- 1 (2014)
- International Caps
- 113
- Position
- full-back or midfielder
- Status
- Retired
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Lore & Background
Lahm captained Germany to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup, retiring from international football after that tournament. He was included in the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006, 2010, and 2014, showing his consistent excellence across three World Cups. His 113 international caps place him eighth on Germany's all-time appearance list. At club level, Lahm captained Bayern Munich to numerous honours including the UEFA Champions League in 2013 as part of the treble. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of all time.
In Their Own Story
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, Lahm captained Germany to a 1–0 victory over Argentina, securing the nation's fourth World Cup title. After the match, he retired from international football, ending his national team career on the highest possible note. His leadership throughout the tournament was marked by calm authority, and his selection to the World Cup team of the tournament for the third consecutive time underscored his enduring quality at the highest level.
Reader's Guide
Philipp Lahm's primary international achievement is captaining Germany to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was named to the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006, 2010, and 2014, a rare feat that highlights his sustained excellence. His 113 appearances for Germany make him the eighth-most capped player in the nation's history. At club level, Lahm captained Bayern Munich to the UEFA Champions League title in 2013 as part of a treble-winning season. He also earned selections to the UEFA Team of the Tournament in 2008 and 2012, and the UEFA Team of the Year in 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Did You Know?
- Lahm was included in the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
- His 113 appearances make him the eighth-most capped player in Germany’s history.
- Lahm captained Bayern Munich to the UEFA Champions League title in 2013 as part of the treble.
- He was selected to the UEFA Team of the Year in 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Lahm retired from international football immediately after winning the 2014 World Cup.
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