End of an era: German Football legends bid farewell

Four of Germany’s most iconic football players – Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gündogan, and Toni Kroos – have announced their departure from the German national team.

A Legacy of Excellence:

Together, these four players have accumulated an impressive array of accolades in football, including:

– 2014 FIFA World Cup title
– 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup title
– 3 UEFA European Championship semifinal appearances
– 2 UEFA Champions League titles (Kroos and Neuer)
– 4 Bundesliga titles (Müller, Neuer, and Kroos)
– 3 DFB-Pokal titles (Müller, Neuer, and Kroos)
– 2 FIFA Club World Cup titles (Kroos and Neuer)

Thomas Müller: The Raumdeuter:

Müller’s unique playing style, dubbed the “Raumdeuter” (space investigator), has been a key factor in Germany’s success.

With his exceptional vision, goal-scoring ability, and versatility, he has become a fan favorite and a nightmare for opposing defenders. Müller has:

– Scored 44 goals in 121 appearances for Germany
– Won the Golden Boot at the 2010 FIFA World Cup
– Been named to the UEFA Team of the Year twice
– Won the Bundesliga Golden Boot twice.

Manuel Neuer: The Sweeper-Keeper:

Neuer revolutionized the goalkeeper position with his innovative “sweeper-keeper” style, which has been emulated globally.

His exceptional reflexes, shot-stopping ability, and leadership have made him one of the greatest goalkeepers in history.

Neuer has:

– Earned 117 caps for Germany
– Won the Golden Glove at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
– Been named the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper four times
– Won the Bundesliga Golden Glove four times

Ilkay Gündogan: The Midfield Maestro

Gündogan’s vision, passing range, and control have made him a midfield maestro. He has consistently dictated the tempo of games, creating scoring opportunities for his teammates and controlling the flow of play. Gündogan has:

– Scored 17 goals in 67 appearances for Germany
– Won the Bundesliga title with Borussia Dortmund
– Been named to the UEFA Team of the Year once
– Won the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund

Toni Kroos: The Metronome:

Kroos’s exceptional passing ability, vision, and control have earned him the nickname “the metronome.”

He has been the heartbeat of Germany’s midfield, providing the creative spark that has driven the team’s success. Kroos has:

– Scored 17 goals in 106 appearances for Germany
– Won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
– Been named to the UEFA Team of the Year twice
– Won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.

A New Chapter:

As these legends bid farewell to the national team, a new generation of players will emerge to carry the torch.

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