German former footballer
Born: September 26, 1976
Michael Ballack is a former German footballer, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Born on September 26, 1976, in Görlitz, East Germany, Ballack began his professional career with Chemnitzer FC before moving to Kaiserslautern in 1997. He quickly gained recognition for his strong physical presence, vision, and ability to score crucial goals.
Ballack’s breakthrough came during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the team to the finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2002, though they finished runners-up. His performances earned him a move to Bayern Munich, where he won three Bundesliga titles (2003, 2005, 2006) and further established himself as a top midfielder.
In 2006, Ballack joined Chelsea FC, where he played until 2010, winning multiple domestic trophies, including the Premier League and FA Cup. He was also a key player for the German national team, earning 98 caps and leading the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup final and the UEFA Euro 2008 final.
Ballack retired in 2012, leaving a lasting legacy as a versatile and complete midfielder, known for his leadership and technical prowess.
Michael Ballack’s 5 most popular quotes
- Things aren’t always full of sunshine, there has to be friction at times as well.
- The main reason to come to England and Chelsea was to play with a great team. Money and the chance to live in a city like London are additional factors.
- The coach is the first person who is under pressure but when a new manager comes you should give him time.
- You need a certain amount of inner aggression, a bit of anger about you and the others in order to give your maximum.
- I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and I can devote my time to them now.
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