Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm (born November 11, 1983 in Munich, Bavaria) is a German footballer who currently plays as a defender for Bayern Munich and Germany at Euro 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He scored the opening goal of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is considered one of the best young fullbacks in the world, as is shown by his inclusion in the Mastercard All Star Team.

Known to be young and energetic, Lahm's pace is unbelievable, which is often compared to Samuel Eto'o and Saviola. He has a strong defensive tempo. His fellow players often quote that "he doesn't let the striker breath when he receives the ball" as he would never give up until he comes out with the ball. Lahm's tackling skills are rather clean and his crosses usually come out as assists.