2001 UEFA Footballer of the year, a 3x Bundesliga winner, UEFA Champions League winner.
A Bundesliga legend. With the exception of the two years that he spent in playing for Fiorentina, the majority of his playing days were in the German Bundesliga.
A total midfielder. He created chances for his team as well as stopping chances from the opposing side. His control of the ball allowed for him to control the tempo in the middle of the field. He made created great chances with his accurate passes to the front men. Hard to dispossess, and would punish a goalkeeper from long range if space permits.
