German former footballer
Born: August 1, 1984
Bastian Schweinsteiger, born on August 1, 1984, in Kolbermoor, Germany, is a former professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Schweinsteiger began his career with Bayern Munich, joining their youth academy in 1998. He made his first-team debut in 2002 and went on to play 17 seasons with the club. During his time at Bayern, he won eight Bundesliga titles, seven DFB-Pokal cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2013, among other honors.
Known for his exceptional passing, tactical intelligence, and leadership, Schweinsteiger was a key figure for the German national team. He earned 121 caps and was instrumental in Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup victory, where he played a pivotal role in the final against Argentina.
In 2015, Schweinsteiger moved to Manchester United, where he played for two seasons before finishing his career with Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. He retired from professional football in 2019. Off the field, Schweinsteiger is married to Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, and the couple has two children. His legacy as a footballer remains influential in the sport.
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s 5 most popular quotes
- I love to have the ball. That’s why I play soccer, and we have a great coach who has this kind of view, he sees everything, and I just want to help as much as I can, on the pitch and off the pitch.
- I think I have a lot of experience, especially of the big matches, and that is an advantage always.
- I remember when I came on the pitch the first time after a long time where I was not selected. It was a great reception; I remember that so well.
- Even when I was training alone, just me and one of United’s fitness coaches, I loved going onto the field, doing sprints, being at the training ground.
- I’m not one to think of burying my head in the sand – I’ve always been a positive person and still am now.
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