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Lahm is a one club man through his life. Born in Munich, Lahm joined Bayern academy at the age of 12 from FT Gern Munchen.
"If Philipp Lahm will not make it in the Bundesliga, nobody will anymore," one of his coaches Hermann Hummels told back then.
Such was his quality he was quickly introduced into Bayern II at the age of 17.
Such was his quality he was quickly introduced into Bayern II at the age of 17.
In 2002, Lahm made his debut for Bayern but soon loaned to Vfb Stuttgart for playing time in 2003.
He was a right back by trait, but Stuttgart manager Felix Magath converted him into left back.
He had a mixed tenure at the club as his second season was complicated with injuries
He was a right back by trait, but Stuttgart manager Felix Magath converted him into left back.
He had a mixed tenure at the club as his second season was complicated with injuries
But Bayern management were confident of Lahm's talent and integrated him slowly into the team upon his return in 2005-06 season.
This was his breakout season as he made 20 Bundesliga appearances after spending most of the first half of the season in rehabilitation.
This was his breakout season as he made 20 Bundesliga appearances after spending most of the first half of the season in rehabilitation.
Lahm was the sole left back in the Bayern squad in 2006-07 and he thrived with solid performances.
He made the left back position his own during this time. Although, he was disappointed to not revert back to right wing next season.
He made the left back position his own during this time. Although, he was disappointed to not revert back to right wing next season.
His dissatisfaction has led to rumors suggesting Lahm to leave for Barcelona or Manchester United in the summer of 2008.
Bayern board were quick to offer him a new deal that tied him down till 2012.
Uli Hoeness personally promised Lahm to build a team for CL contention
Bayern board were quick to offer him a new deal that tied him down till 2012.
Uli Hoeness personally promised Lahm to build a team for CL contention
Lahm blasted Bayern board for not keeping up their promises. In an interview to Die Welt, he criticized board's transfer policy
"Other clubs have a system, a philosophy, and buy the players accordingly. We don't. It's not enough to buy good players -- one has to develop a team"
"Other clubs have a system, a philosophy, and buy the players accordingly. We don't. It's not enough to buy good players -- one has to develop a team"
Louis van Gaal became the head coach of Bayern and Bayern found their lost identity
He made Lahm join Arjen Robben on the right wing.
What followed was history as the duo thrived as right wing became Bayern's most potent for many years.
He made Lahm join Arjen Robben on the right wing.
What followed was history as the duo thrived as right wing became Bayern's most potent for many years.
Lahm was handed the captaincy of Bayern Munich in January 2011 after van Bommel left to Milan
He was the captain of the side that lost to Chelsea at Allianz Arena.
But he was one of the key contributors to treble the season after. Lahm was elated to finally win UCL
He was the captain of the side that lost to Chelsea at Allianz Arena.
But he was one of the key contributors to treble the season after. Lahm was elated to finally win UCL
Philipp Lahm was a key factor in Pep's ideas at Bayern.
Pep Guardiola used Lahm as a defensive midfielder after seeing his passing ability and vision with the ball at his feet.
Lahm thrived under Pep as he was the leader of Bayern Munich on and off the pitch.
Pep Guardiola used Lahm as a defensive midfielder after seeing his passing ability and vision with the ball at his feet.
Lahm thrived under Pep as he was the leader of Bayern Munich on and off the pitch.
He ended his career playing as a right back in 2016-17 season.
Lahm and Xabi Alonso retired from world football on the same day leaving Bayern fans in an emotional state.
He was soon inducted into Bayern's Hall of Fame.
Lahm and Xabi Alonso retired from world football on the same day leaving Bayern fans in an emotional state.
He was soon inducted into Bayern's Hall of Fame.
Intl Career:
Lahm began his journey in Germany U-19s. He won the silver for Germany in 2002 U19 Euros
He was given his international debut in 2004 and was soon selected in Euro 2004 squad
The Euros was a debacle for Germany but Lahm was the biggest positive from that event
Lahm began his journey in Germany U-19s. He won the silver for Germany in 2002 U19 Euros
He was given his international debut in 2004 and was soon selected in Euro 2004 squad
The Euros was a debacle for Germany but Lahm was the biggest positive from that event
Hosting 2006 world cup, Germany were amongst the favorites for the title.
Lahm was first choice at left back for Die Mannschaft and he delivered in some style.
He scored the first goal of the tournament against Costa Rica and was selected in All Star team.
Lahm was first choice at left back for Die Mannschaft and he delivered in some style.
He scored the first goal of the tournament against Costa Rica and was selected in All Star team.
A final defeat in Euro 2008 was a bitter one for the national team.
Lahm was given the captaincy role in 2010. He was the youngest German captain in a world cup.
Germany lost out to eventual winners Spain in semis. A similar fate soon followed in 2012 Euros.
Lahm was given the captaincy role in 2010. He was the youngest German captain in a world cup.
Germany lost out to eventual winners Spain in semis. A similar fate soon followed in 2012 Euros.
Germany were craving for international success as they missed the final puzzle and then came 2014 world cup
Amidst the Pep revolution at Bayern, Germany were so successful with possession football with Bayern players at heart.
Lahm played a key role for Germany in this tournament
Amidst the Pep revolution at Bayern, Germany were so successful with possession football with Bayern players at heart.
Lahm played a key role for Germany in this tournament
They flew past Brazil in semis by 7-1 and won the final against Argentina
Lahm retired from international football after winning world cup as captain at 30.
He became only the second player ever to win UCL and world cup as a captain
Lahm retired from international football after winning world cup as captain at 30.
He became only the second player ever to win UCL and world cup as a captain
"He is the most intelligent player I have ever trained in my career. He is at another level," Pep about Lahm
Bayern's legendary coach Hermann Gerland revealed that Lahm is the most talented footballer he ever coached
Lahm is the only footballer to be world class at both LB, RB
Bayern's legendary coach Hermann Gerland revealed that Lahm is the most talented footballer he ever coached
Lahm is the only footballer to be world class at both LB, RB
He is the 8th highest in competitive appearances for Bayern. The captain played 517 matches for the club.
Lahm also made an impressive 113 appearances for Germany
If there is a word underrated, it fits him better than any other player at Bayern
Lahm also made an impressive 113 appearances for Germany
If there is a word underrated, it fits him better than any other player at Bayern
Lahm have not made a single foul in a Bundesliga game for well over a year.
He has not received a single red card in his entire career that boasted close to 800 games
These records are insane as he is a defender and not even a single defender in 21st century can say the same.
He has not received a single red card in his entire career that boasted close to 800 games
These records are insane as he is a defender and not even a single defender in 21st century can say the same.
Lahm could have played for few more years for Bayern and definitely at least 3-4 years for Germany
But he decided to hang up his boots quite early
He even turned down the role of sporting director for Bayern after his retirement
But he decided to hang up his boots quite early
He even turned down the role of sporting director for Bayern after his retirement
Bundesliga: 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17
DFB-Pokal: 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012, 2016
DFL-Ligapokal: 2007
UCL: 2012–13
UEFA Super Cup: 2013
FIFA CWC: 2013
FIFA World Cup: 2014
DFB-Pokal: 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012, 2016
DFL-Ligapokal: 2007
UCL: 2012–13
UEFA Super Cup: 2013
FIFA CWC: 2013
FIFA World Cup: 2014
Individual accolades include
German Footballer of the Year: 2017
UEFA Euro All-time XI
World Cup All-Star Team: 2006
World Cup Dream Team: 2010
UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
Euro Team of the Tournament: 2008, 2012
ESM Team of the Year: 2013, 2014
German Footballer of the Year: 2017
UEFA Euro All-time XI
World Cup All-Star Team: 2006
World Cup Dream Team: 2010
UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
Euro Team of the Tournament: 2008, 2012
ESM Team of the Year: 2013, 2014
FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball: 2013
FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2013, 2014
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013–14
UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year 2015
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FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2013, 2014
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013–14
UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year 2015
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