51 Hamburger Sv Best Players of All Time

Hamburger SV, or Hamburg, is one of the oldest and most successful German sports clubs, having been founded in 1887. The club’s most successful section is its football team, which has won six German championships and three UEFA titles.

Although the team has had its ups and downs over the years, it has remained one of the top teams in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top flight of football.

The team’s stadium, Volksparkstadion, is one of the most iconic in the country and has been the home of Hamburger SV since its opening in 1953. The club also has an extensive youth system, producing some of the top young talent in the country.

1. Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Career

• 2006–2007: Yukminkwan Middle School
• 2007: Dongbuk Middle School
• 2008: FC Seoul
• 2008–2010: Hamburger SV
• 2010: Hamburger SV II
• 2010–2013: Hamburger SV
• 2013–2015: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2015: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2008–2009: South Korea U17
• 2016: South Korea Olympic (OA)
• 2018: South Korea Asian Games (OA)
• 2010: South Korea

Son Heung-min is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. Son began his career with FC Seoul before joining Hamburger SV in 2010.

Son made his debut for the Korea Republic at the age of 18 and has since represented the nation at various tournaments, including the 2014 World Cup and 2018 Asian Cup.

In 2017, Son signed for Spurs on a five-year deal worth £25 million (US$32 million). Son is known for his speed and ability to score goals from distance, having scored 33 in all competitions so far during his career.

Having been part of several successful teams throughout his playing career - including winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Hamburger SV -Son is considered one of Germany's most talented players ever born in Asia.

 Son Heung-min is a South Korean international footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Son was born on December 17, 1995, and began playing football at an early age with his local club Bucheon SK before joining Bayer Leverkusen in Germany as a teenager. 

At Leverkusen, Son made 62 appearances over two seasons before signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 where he has since become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe.

In 2018, Son helped lead South Korea to their first Asian Games gold medal since 2002 by scoring six goals during the tournament including a hat-trick against Malaysia which clinched victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final stages of the competition. 

Son is also renowned for his dribbling skills and acceleration into space; making him difficult to defend against both from close range and further out on the pitch.

Also Played For: south korea national football team, premier league fantasy football

2. Franz Beckenbauer

FC Bayern Munich

Career

• 1951–1959 : SC München von 1906
• 1959–1964 : Bayern Munich
• 1964–1977 : Bayern Munich
• 1977–1980 : New York Cosmos
• 1980–1982 : Hamburger SV
• 1983 : New York Cosmos
• 1964 : West Germany Youth
• 1965 : West Germany B
• 1965–1977 : West Germany
• 1984–1990 : West Germany
• 1990–1991 : Marseille (sport director)
• 1993–1994 : Bayern Munich
• 1996 : Bayern Munich

Franz Beckenbauer is one of the most iconic and successful football players in history. He played for Bayern Munich from 1964 to 1977 and won five Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, two European Cup Winners' Cups, a Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA World Cup with Germany in 1974.

After his playing career ended he became manager of several clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid and Manchester United before returning to management as head coach of Bayern Munich between 2001-03. 

In 2005 he was made an honorary citizen of Munich after being named "Bester Spieler Deutschlands" (German footballer of the year) four times consecutively – a record which still stands today.

Franz Beckenbauer has also been involved in various other business ventures including ownership or leadership roles at companies such as Adidas AG, TV channel Sport1 and Porsche AG among others. 

He currently serves on the board of directors for FC Barcelona and is president emeritus of global sports organisation FIFPro International since 2011 having served previously from 1990 until 2003. 

On 15 January 2019 it was announced that Franz Beckenbauer had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), but would continue to work while receiving treatment Franz.

Beckenbauer was a successful footballer and manager who represented West Germany at both the international level as a player and later in managerial roles.

Franz Beckenbauer is most famous for his time spent managing Bayern Munich, where he led them to numerous Bundesliga titles and appearances in the UEFA Champions League. 

He has also had other coaching roles, including with Marseille and Bayern Munich, but his most recent role was as Sport Director of the Brazilian national team from 2016-2018. 

Franz Beckenbauer's retirement from professional football following the 2006 World Cup saw him recognised as one of the greatest players in history by many fans around the world. 

On 15 December 2018 he received an honorary doctorate degree from Loughborough University during their presentation ceremony for FIFA's Centenary Awards.

Also Played For: soccer, germany

3. Rafael van der Vaart

Midfielder

Career

• 1987–1993: De Kennemers
• 1993–2000: Ajax
• 2000–2005: Ajax
• 2005–2008: Hamburger SV
• 2008–2010: Real Madrid
• 2010–2012: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2012–2015: Hamburger SV
• 2015–2016: Betis
• 2016–2018: Midtjylland
• 2018: Esbjerg fB
• 1998–1999: Netherlands U17
• 1999–2000: Netherlands U19
• 2000–2001: Netherlands U21
• 2001–2013: Netherlands
• 2021: Esbjerg fB (assistant)
• 2022: Esbjerg fB (interim)

Rafael van der Vaart is a Dutch midfielder who previously played for Ajax, Hamburger SV and Tottenham Hotspur. Van der Vaart joined Esbjerg fB in January 2019 as an assistant coach following his retirement from playing.

Van der Vaart has represented the Netherlands at international level on several occasions, most notably during the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008 tournaments. In 2012, he rejoined Spurs after spending two years with Real Madrid.

He left White Hart Lane in 2014 to join Hamburg but returned to England the following year when he re-signed with Tottenham Hotspur. 

Van der Vaart was part of the Netherlands team that won UEFA Euro 2004 and reached the final of UEFA European Championship 2010 where they were narrowly beaten by Spain.

At club level, van der Vaart has won three Eredivisie titles (with Ajax), one Spanish Liga title (with Atlético Madrid) and one German Bundesliga title (with Bayern Munich). 

Van Der Vaaft has also appeared for Holland at various other major international tournaments including Copa America 2007, Confederations Cup 2009 and World Cup 2010 as well as EURO 2008 where they finished runners-up behind Spain.

He announced his retirement from professional football in January 2019 after making 115 appearances over 11 seasons which spans five different countries: The Netherlands; Germany; Spain; England & Scotland respectively.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham

4. Filip Kostić

Juventus F.C.

Career

• 2010–2012: Radnički Kragujevac
• 2012–2014: Groningen
• 2014–2016: VfB Stuttgart
• 2016–2018: Hamburger SV
• 2018–2022: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2022: Juventus
• 2015: Serbia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 December 2022

Filip Kostić was born on 1 November 1992 in Kragujevac, Serbia. He plays as a winger for Juventus and has made over 100 appearances for the club since joining from Radnički Niš in 2014.

Kostić represented FR Yugoslavia at under-17 level before making his senior international debut in 2013. 

He is married to former Miss Universe Srbija contestant Jelena Malović and the couple have two children together - daughter Dara (born 2016) and son Miloš (born 2018).

Filip Kostić is a Serbian-born footballer who plays as a midfielder for German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Filip began his career with hometown club Radnički Kragujevac before spending two seasons in the Netherlands with Groningen and one season in Germany with VfB Stuttgart.

In 2018, he joined Italian Serie A side Juventus on a long-term contract, making 17 appearances for them so far. Filip has represented Serbia at international level since 2015 and has made 52 appearances overall, scoring three goals.

Also Played For: serbia football team, uefa cup

5. Paolo Guerrero

Forward

Career

• 1992–2002: Alianza Lima
• 2002–2003: Bayern Munich
• 2002–2006: Bayern Munich II
• 2004–2006: Bayern Munich
• 2006–2012: Hamburger SV
• 2012–2015: Corinthians
• 2015–2018: Flamengo
• 2018–2021: Internacional
• 2022: Avaí
• 2000–2001: Peru U17
• 2004: Peru U23
• 2004: Peru

Paolo Guerrero is a striker for Avaií who was born in Lima, Peru. He began his career with hometown club Alianza Lima before signing with Bayern Munich II in 2002.

Guerrero spent four seasons at Hamburger SV before joining Avaií in 2012. The 39-year-old has scored 46 goals in 137 appearances for his country and helped Peru qualify for their first World Cup since 1982 this year.

Paolo Guerrero will be looking to help Avaií reach the knockout stages of the tournament when they face Uruguay on 16 June 2018 Paolo Guerrero is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Corinthians and the Brazil national team.

He was born in Peru, but moved to Brazil as a teenager to start his professional career. In 2007, he helped Corinthians win the Copa Libertadores, becoming the first player from his country to do so. 

After again helping Corinthians win the Copa Libertadores in 2016, he signed with Flamengo at the end of that year.

He has also represented Brazil at two World Cups (2010 and 2014), as well as four Copa Américas (2007, 2011, 2013 and 2015). 

On 15 May 2019 he scored his 100th international goal in a friendly against Spain; this made him only the fourth player ever to score 100 goals for both club and country while playing primarily at left back or left midfield positions behind center forwards or number 10s.

Also Played For: peru national football team, clube de regatas do flamengo

6. Lewis Holtby

Germany national football team

Career

• 1994–2001: Sparta Gerderath
• 2001–2004: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 2004–2007: Alemannia Aachen
• 2007–2009: Alemannia Aachen
• 2009–2013: Schalke 04
• 2010: VfL Bochum (loan)
• 2010–2011: Mainz 05 (loan)
• 2013–2015: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2014: Fulham (loan)
• 2014–2015: Hamburger SV (loan)
• 2015–2019: Hamburger SV
• 2019–2021: Blackburn Rovers
• 2021: Holstein Kiel
• 2008: Germany U18
• 2008–2009: Germany U19
• 2009–2010: Germany U20
• 2009–2013: Germany U21
• 2010–2012: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:50, 10 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2013

Lewis Holtby is a German midfielder who currently plays for Holstein Kiel. He began his career at Sparta Gerderath, before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2004.

Holtby made over 200 appearances for Gladbach before joining Alemannia Aachen in 2007. In 2011, he signed with Schalke 04 and helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga that season.

Holtby has also represented Germany at under-21 level and was part of their victorious squad at the 2013 European Championships in France. 

As of October 2018, Holtby has made 133 appearances for Schalke 04 and scored 12 goals. Lewis Harry Holtby was born on September 18th 1990 in Erkelenz, West Germany.

Growing up he played football for local team SC Sparta Gerderath where he progressed through the youth ranks until making his professional debut aged just 17 years old against SV Wehen Wiesbaden. 

The following year saw him sign for 2nd division side Borussia Mönchengladbach - this was an important move as it meant that from then on he would have regular first-team football; something which would be vital later on during his time playing professionally.

After impressing during loan spells with 1st division clubs FC Eintracht Trier (2005) and FSV Mainz 05 (2006), Lewis finally moved to top flight side Borussia Dortmund.

When they purchased 50% of his contract from Gladbach, but this wasn’t long lasting as after only 11 games across all competitions including two starts in Champions League group stage matches, injury forced him into surgery which ruled him out indefinitely.

This setback caused further complications within negotiations between both clubs so eventually it came down to a head-to-head battle between BMG & Schwarzgelben Troisdorf - Dortmund lost 4–0.

Ultimately due together injuries sustained whilst still registered with Gladbach signing permanently with Alemanna Aachen became possible though initially not without some controversy as many felt that Gelsenkirchen had reneged on their promise of giving young.

Lewis enough game time before selling him off; nonetheless things worked out well With 3 promotions earned throughout his 5 year senior career thus.

Also Played For: fifa 2013

7. Ivica Olić

Forward

Career

• 1996–1998: Marsonia
• 1998–2000: Hertha BSC II
• 1998–2000: Hertha BSC
• 2000–2001: Marsonia
• 2001–2002: NK Zagreb
• 2002–2003: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2003–2007: CSKA Moscow
• 2007–2009: Hamburger SV
• 2009–2012: Bayern Munich
• 2012–2015: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2015–2016: Hamburger SV
• 2016–2017: 1860 Munich
• 1996: Croatia U17
• 1997: Croatia U18
• 1997–1998: Croatia U19
• 1998: Croatia U20
• 2000–2001: Croatia U21
• 2002–2015: Croatia
• 2017–2021: Croatia (assistant)
• 2021: CSKA Moscow
• 2021: Croatia (assistant)

Ivica Olić is a Croatian footballer who is currently assistant coach of Croatia. Olić began his playing career at Davor in Croatia before moving to Germany to play for Hertha BSC II.

He then spent two seasons with Hertha before moving to Marsonia in 2000. Olić spent two seasons with Marsonia before moving back to Hertha in 2001. He then spent four seasons with Hertha, helping the club to win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2006.

Olić then moved to CSKA Moscow in 2007, where he spent five seasons. He then retired from professional football in 2013, but has since been assistant coach of Croatia. 

Olić has made over 250 appearances for Croatia, scoring 42 goals. He is a former Croatian international.

Ivica Olić was born on February 28, 1981 in Zagreb, Croatia. Ivica Olić played for NK Zagreb from 2001-2002 and then Dinamo Zagreb from 2002-2003. 

Ivica Olić then played for CSKA Moscow from 2003-2007. Ivica Olić then played for Hamburger SV from 2007-2009. Ivica Olić then played for Bayern Munich from 2009-2012.

Ivica Olić then played for VfL Wolfsburg from 2012-2015. Ivica Olić then played for Hamburger SV from 2015-2016. Ivica Olić then played for 1860 Munich from 2016-2017. Ivica Olić retired from professional football in 2017.

Also Played For: croatia national football team, pfc cska moscow

8. Tomáš Ujfaluši

Czech Republic national football team

Career

• 1988–1991: TJ Rýmařov
• 1991–1996: Sigma Olomouc
• 1996–2000: Sigma Olomouc
• 2000–2004: Hamburger SV
• 2004–2008: Fiorentina
• 2008–2011: Atlético Madrid
• 2011–2013: Galatasaray
• 2013–2014: Sparta Prague
• 1997–1999: Czech Republic U21
• 2001–2009: Czech Republic

Tomáš Ujfaluši is a defender who has played for Sigma Olomouc, Hamburger SV and Galatasaray in his career. He won the Czech League title with Sigma in 1996 and was also part of the team that reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 2000.

Ujfaluši joined Hamburger SV in 2000 and played 105 times for the club over the course of two seasons. 

He then moved to Galatasaray in 2004 and has since made over 100 appearances for the Turkish side. Ujfaluši retired from playing in 2011 and now works as a football agent.

He is a Czech Republic international and was capped 44 times by his country. In 2011, he was named the captain of the Czech Republic national team. 

Ujfaluši was born in Rýmařov in 1978 and is married with two children. He is currently the agent of Palermo forward Ezequiel Lavezzi.

Also Played For: czech republic

9. Uwe Bein

Career

• 1968–1975: TSV Lengers
• 1975–1978: VfB Heringen
• 1978–1984: Kickers Offenbach
• 1984–1987: 1. FC Köln
• 1987–1989: Hamburger SV
• 1989–1994: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1994–1997: Urawa Red Diamonds
• 1997–1998: VfB Gießen
• 1983: West Germany Olympic
• 1989–1993: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Uwe Bein is a retired German footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960. He started his career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975.

He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals. Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons. 

He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen.

Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German team that reached the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup. 

Bein is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. Bein was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960. He started his professional career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975.

He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals. Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons. 

He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen. 

Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German team that reached the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup.

Bein is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. Bein was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960. 

He started his professional career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975. He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals. 

Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons. He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen.

Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German

Also Played For: urawa red diamonds, fc koln

10. Kevin Keegan

Career

• 1967–1968: Scunthorpe United
• 1968–1971: Scunthorpe United
• 1971–1977: Liverpool
• 1977–1980: Hamburger SV
• 1980–1982: Southampton
• 1982–1984: Newcastle United
• 1985: Blacktown City
• 1972–1982: England
• 1992–1997: Newcastle United
• 1997–1999: Fulham
• 1999–2000: England
• 2001–2005: Manchester City
• 2008: Newcastle United

Kevin Keegan was a successful English football manager, who managed Newcastle United to promotion to the Premier League in 2008. 

Keegan played as a forward for Scunthorpe United and Enfield House YC in his youth, before making his senior debut for Scunthorpe in 1967.

Keegan was manager of Tottenham Hotspur from 1995 to 1996, before taking over at Newcastle United in April 2008. 

Keegan led Newcastle to the Premier League in 2008, but was sacked in February 2009. Keegan was appointed manager of Manchester City in June 2009, but was sacked in October 2011.

Keegan was appointed manager of Queens Park Rangers in December 2011, but was sacked in February 2012. Keegan was appointed manager of West Ham United in May 2012, but was sacked in October 2013. 

Keegan was appointed manager of Sunderland in December 2013, but was sacked in February 2014. Keegan was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion in May 2014, but was sacked in October 2014.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer, newcastle united f.c.

11. Martin Groth

Career

• SC Langenhagen
• Hannover 96
• 1987–1995: Hannover 96
• 1995–1998: Hansa Rostock
• 1998–2003: Hamburger SV
• 2003–2004: VfB Lübeck
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martin Groth is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Werder Bremen. Groth began his career at SC Langenhagen, before moving to 1.

FC Köln in 1992. He spent six seasons at Cologne, helping the club to two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals. In 2001, Groth joined Werder Bremen, where he has since made over 200 appearances.

He has also won two DFB-Pokals with the club. Groth has represented his country at international level, making 36 appearances and scoring two goals. 

He has also been a part of the German squad that won the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2013 Confederations Cup.

Groth was born in Hanover, West Germany, in 1969. He began his youth career at SC Langenhagen, before moving to 1. FC Köln in 1992. 

He spent six seasons at Cologne, helping the club to two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals. In 2001, Groth joined Werder Bremen, where he has since made over 200 appearances.

He has also won two DFB-Pokals with the club. Groth has represented his country at international level, making 36 appearances and scoring two goals. 

He has also been a part of the German squad that won the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2013 Confederations Cup. 

Groth retired from international football in 2013, after Germany's unsuccessful campaign at the World Cup.

He has since been a regular starter for Werder Bremen, helping the club to successive Bundesliga titles in 2017 and 2018. Groth is married and has two children.

Also Played For: hannover 96

12. André Breitenreiter

Career

• 1977–1984: Borussia Hannover
• 1984–1986: Hannoverscher SC
• 1986–1991: Hannover 96
• 1991–1994: Hannover 96
• 1994–1997: Hamburger SV
• 1998–1999: VfL Wolfsburg
• 1999–2002: SpVgg Unterhaching
• 2002: SC Langenhagen
• 2002–2003: Hessen Kassel
• 2003–2007: Holstein Kiel
• 2007–2009: BV Cloppenburg
• 2009–2010: TSV Havelse
• Germany U16
• Germany U18
• Germany U20
• 1995–1996: Germany U21
• 2011–2013: TSV Havelse
• 2013–2015: SC Paderborn
• 2015–2016: Schalke 04
• 2017–2019: Hannover 96
• 2021–2022: Zürich
• 2022–2023: 1899 Hoffenheim
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

André Breitenreiter is a former German footballer who played as a midfielder. He is most famous for his time at Hannover 96, where he won two Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal.

Breitenreiter moved to Germany's top tier, the Bundesliga, in 1998 with Hamburger SV. He then spent two years with VfL Wolfsburg, before joining SpVgg Unterhaching in 2002. 

In his six years as manager of Schalke 04, Breitenreiter led the team to two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals, and the UEFA Champions League.

He announced his resignation as manager of Schalke 04 on 7 May 2015. Breitenreiter was born in Langenhagen, West Germany and is of German and Dutch descent. 

He currently works as a television pundit and ambassador for various brands. Breitenreiter is married and has two children.

13. Vincent Kompany

Defender

Career

• 2000–2003: Anderlecht
• 2003–2006: Anderlecht
• 2006–2008: Hamburger SV
• 2008–2019: Manchester City
• 2019–2020: Anderlecht
• 2002: Belgium U16
• 2002: Belgium U17
• 2004–2019: Belgium
• 2020–2022: Anderlecht
• 2022: Burnley

Vincent Kompany is a Belgium international and centre-back for Premier League side Burnley. Kompany started his career with Belgian side Anderlecht before moving to Hamburger SV in 2006.

Kompany became Manchester City's captain in 2013 and led them to two Premier League titles in 2014 and 2017. 

Kompany has also represented Belgium at the World Cup in 2006 and 2010. Kompany is married to model and actress Elodie Yung and the couple have two children.

Kompany is a Belgian citizen and holds the national record for the longest goal kick in a competitive match. Kompany is nicknamed "The Beast" and "Captain Clutch". 

Kompany is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media. Kompany is a ambassador for the Special Olympics and has raised money for the charity through his social media channels.

Also Played For: manchester city f.c, belgium national football team

14. Jérôme Boateng

Olympique Lyonnais

Career

• 1994–2002: Tennis Borussia Berlin
• 2002–2006: Hertha BSC
• 2006–2007: Hertha BSC II
• 2007: Hertha BSC
• 2007–2010: Hamburger SV
• 2010–2011: Manchester City
• 2011–2021: Bayern Munich
• 2021: Lyon
• 2004–2005: Germany U17
• 2005–2007: Germany U19
• 2007–2009: Germany U21
• 2009: Germany

Jérôme Boateng is a German-born professional footballer who currently plays for Lyon. Boateng started his career with Tennis Borussia Berlin before joining Hertha BSC in 2006.

Boateng made his professional debut with Hamburger SV in 2007. Boateng joined Lyon in 2018. Boateng has played 75 times for Hamburger SV and Hertha BSC, and has also represented Germany at international level.

Boateng is a versatile defender who can play as a centre-back or as a defensive midfielder. Boateng is known for his tough tackling and accurate passing. Boateng is a two-time winner of the Ligue 1 Best Defender Award.

Boateng is set to represent Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Boateng started his career at Bayern Munich before joining Manchester City in 2010. Boateng has made 79 appearances for Germany, winning a World Cup and two European Championships.

Boateng is a regular for Bayern Munich and Lyon, and is rumoured to be joining Manchester City's sister club, City Football Group, in the near future. 

Boateng has been criticised for his inconsistency, but he is still a key player for both Bayern Munich and Lyon.

Boateng is a powerful and technical player who is known for his strong defence. Boateng is a potential captain for Germany and is considered one of the best defenders in the world. 

Boateng is a versatile player who can play as a defender or midfielder. Boateng is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. 

Boateng is a popular figure with both his team-mates and the fans, and is one of the most capped players in Germany's history.

Also Played For: fc bayern munich, olympique lyonnais

15. Uwe Seeler

Career

• 1946–1953: Hamburger SV
• 1953–1972: Hamburger SV
• 1978: Cork Celtic
• 1953–1954: West Germany U-18
• 1954–1970: West Germany

Uwe Seeler was a prolific striker in the Bundesliga and European football, playing for Hamburger SV for over four decades. 

He is best known for his time at Hamburg, where he won two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals.

Seeler also made a significant contribution to Germany's successful run at the 1974 World Cup. Seeler later spent two seasons with Bayern Munich, before retiring in 1972. 

Seeler was a highly respected figure in the game, and was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz in 1978.

He passed away in 2022 at the age of 85. Uwe Seeler was a devout Roman Catholic and was known for his charitable work. 

Seeler is one of the most decorated players in German football history, with accolades including five German Football Association (DFB) titles, two Jules Rimet Cups, and two European Footballer of the Year awards.

He is also the sixth-highest scorer in the history of the Bundesliga, with 404 goals from 995 appearances.

16. Daniel Van Buyten

Defender

Career

• 1986–1988: JS Froidchapelle
• 1988–1989: JSG Lammetal
• 1989–1991: JS Froidchapelle
• 1991–1993: Olympic Charleroi
• 1993–1994: UBS Auvelais
• 1994–1997: FC Somzée
• 1997–1998: Charleroi
• 1998–1999: Charleroi
• 1999–2001: Standard Liège
• 2001–2004: Marseille
• 2004: Manchester City (loan)
• 2004–2006: Hamburger SV
• 2006–2014: Bayern Munich
• 2010–2011: Bayern Munich II
• 2000: Belgium U18
• 1999: Belgium U21
• 2001–2014: Belgium
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Van Buyten started his career at JS Froidchapelle before moving to Olympic Charleroi in 1993. He spent two seasons with UBS Auvelais before moving to FC Somzée in 1994.

Van Buyten moved to Manchester United in 1997 and spent six seasons with the club. He joined Barcelona in 2011 and spent two seasons with the club before retiring in 2013.

Van Buyten was a regular for Belgium at the international level and was part of the team that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2002. He has since been involved in coaching, most notably at Manchester United's academy.

Van Buyten is married and has two children. He is a keen golfer and has won a number of tournaments. 

Daniel Van Buyten retired from football in 2013 and now coaches at Manchester United's academy. Van Buyten started his senior career at Charleroi before joining Standard Liège.

He spent five years at Marseille, helping the club to two Ligue 1 titles and a Champions League spot. He joined Bayern Munich in 2004 and has since made 158 appearances for the club. 

Van Buyten has represented Belgium at international level, appearing 83 times and scoring 10 goals.

He announced his retirement from professional football in January 2014. Van Buyten has since been appointed assistant coach at Bayern Munich II. 

The former defender is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation. He will be remembered as one of the most successful defensive players in Bayern Munich's history. Van Buyten is a former captain of Belgium and is now a coach.

17. Hans-Jörg Butt

Career

• 1980–1991: TSV Großenkneten
• 1991–1994: VfB Oldenburg
• 1994–1997: VfB Oldenburg
• 1997–2001: Hamburger SV
• 2001–2007: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2007–2008: Benfica
• 2008–2012: Bayern Munich
• 2009: Bayern Munich II
• 2000–2010: Germany

Butt is a goalkeeper who has played for Hamburger SV, VfB Oldenburg, and now TSV 1860 München. He made his professional debut with VfB Oldenburg in 1994, and went on to play for Hamburger SV from 1997 to 2001.

Butt has represented Germany at youth level, and made his international debut in 1998. He joined TSV 1860 München in the summer of 2016, and is currently their first-choice goalkeeper. Butt is a hard-working goalkeeper who is known for his calmness under pressure.

He is a regular in the German national team, and has played at the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. 

Butt is also a regular in the German club cup competitions, and has helped TSV 1860 München win the DFB-Pokal in 2016. He is a popular figure among his team-mates, and is known for his good humour and leadership skills.

Hans-Jörg Butt is a respected goalkeeper in the German footballing world, and is considered one of the best in his position.

Also Played For: bayer 04 leverkusen

18. Thomas Gravesen

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–1997: Vejle Boldklub
• 1997–2000: Hamburger SV
• 2000–2005: Everton
• 2005–2006: Real Madrid
• 2006–2008: Celtic
• 2007–2008: Everton (loan)
• 1995: Denmark U19
• 1996–1997: Denmark U21
• 1998–2006: Denmark
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thomas Gravesen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish side FC Midtjylland. Gravesen started his career with Vejle Boldklub, before moving to Dutch side Feyenoord in 1997.

Gravesen spent three seasons with Feyenoord, before joining Liverpool in 2001. Gravesen made over 200 appearances for Liverpool, before joining Atlético Madrid in 2007. 

Gravesen spent three seasons with Atlético Madrid, before joining Danish side FC Midtjylland in 2011.

Gravesen has won three Danish titles with FC Midtjylland, and was named the Danish Footballer of the Year in 2011. 

Gravesen represented Denmark at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Gravesen announced his retirement from international football in October 2018.

Also Played For: denmark national football team

19. Detlev Dammeier

Career

• 1986–1989: Hannover 96
• 1989–1992: Hamburger SV
• 1992–2000: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2000–2006: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1988–1989: West Germany U-21
• 2006–2007: Arminia Bielefeld U19 (assistant)
• 2007–2008: Arminia Bielefeld II
• 2007: Arminia Bielefeld (interim manager)
• 2008–2010: Arminia Bielefeld (athletic director)
• 2010: Arminia Bielefeld (interim manager)
• 2011–2013: Spvg. Steinhagen
• 2013–2014: RB Leipzig (scout)
• 2014: Preußen Münster (sports director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Detlev Dammeier was born on October 18, 1968 in Stadthagen, West Germany. He started his career with SV Nordsehl before joining Hamburger SV in 1989. He spent 11 seasons with the club before retiring in 2002.

He was a regular member of the German national team, appearing in 78 games and scoring 5 goals. Detlev Dammeier is now a coach with SC Paderborn 07. 

Detlev Dammeier played for VfL Wolfsburg from 1992 to 2000. He then played for Arminia Bielefeld from 2000 to 2006.

Overall, Dammeier played 520 matches for Wolfsburg and Bielefeld. After leaving Wolfsburg, Dammeier became an assistant manager at Arminia Bielefeld. 

He then served as interim manager for Arminia Bielefeld in 2007. He then became the athletic director for Arminia Bielefeld from 2007 to 2010.

Dammeier then became the Interim Manager of RB Leipzig in 2013. He then served as the Sports Director for Preußen Münster from 2014 to 2016. 

In 2016, Dammeier was appointed as the Manager of the German National Team. He has managed the team at the UEFA European Championship, the FIFA Confederations Cup, and the World Cup.

Detlev Dammeier was born on February 10, 1967, in Worms, West Germany. He is married to the former Ingrid Sauerland. They have two children.

Also Played For: vfl wolfsburg

20. Horst Hrubesch

Career

• 1958–1970: FC Pelkum
• 1971: Germania Hamm
• 1971–1972: Hammer SpVg
• 1972–1975: SC Westtünnen
• 1975–1978: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 1978–1983: Hamburger SV
• 1983–1985: Standard Liège
• 1985–1986: Borussia Dortmund
• 1980–1982: West Germany
• 1986–1987: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 1988–1989: VfL Wolfsburg
• 1991–1992: Swarovski Tirol
• 1993: Hansa Rostock
• 1994–1995: Dynamo Dresden
• 1995–1996: Austria Wien
• 1997: Samsunspor
• 2000–2016: Germany U-21
• 2016: Germany U-23
• 2018: Germany women
• 2021: Hamburger SV

Horst Hrubesch is a 71-year-old German football coach who has worked with the German U21 side. Hrubesch began his coaching career at FC Pelkum in 1978, before spending three years with SC Westtünnen.

He then moved to Hamburger SV, where he spent six seasons before joining Borussia Dortmund in 1985. Hrubesch spent two seasons with Dortmund before joining Standard Liège in 1986. 

He then moved to Belgium to take charge of Standard Liège, where he stayed for three years.

He then took charge of the German U21 side in 2016, before leaving the post the following year. Hrubesch has also worked as a television pundit for the German national team. 

Horst Hrubesch was born in Hamm, West Germany in 1951. He retired from coaching in 2018. Horst Hrubesch was born on January 9, 1960 in Essen, West Germany.

He started his managerial career with Rot-Weiss Essen in 1986, before moving onto VfL Wolfsburg in 1988. In 1991, he took over as manager of Hansa Rostock. 

He later had spells at Dynamo Dresden and Austria Wien before joining Samsunspor in 2000. He rejoined Hansa Rostock in 2004 and stayed with the club until his resignation in 2016.

He then took over as manager of the Germany U-21 side in 2016, before being appointed manager of the Germany women's side in 2018. 

Horst Hrubesch has won two UEFA European Championships as manager, in 1980 and 2016. Horst Hrubesch is currently managing Hamburger SV.

21. Manfred Kaltz

Career

• 1960–1968: VfL Neuhofen
• 1968–1970: TuS Altrip
• 1970–1971: Hamburger SV
• 1971–1989: Hamburger SV
• 1989: Girondins Bordeaux
• 1989–1990: Mulhouse
• 1990–1991: Hamburger SV
• 1972: West Germany Amateur
• 1972–1973: West Germany U-23
• 1974–1975: West Germany B
• 1975–1983: West Germany

Manfred Kaltz is a retired German football defender who played for Hamburger SV and Girondins Bordeaux. Kaltz started his career with VfL Neuhofen before joining Hamburger SV in 1971.

He made one appearance for Girondins Bordeaux in 1989 before retiring. Kaltz was a regular member of the Germany national team and made over 60 caps. He is currently a manager with FSV Frankfurt.

Manfred Kaltz was born on 6 January 1953 in Ludwigshafen, West Germany. He retired from football in 1999. Kaltz is currently a manager with FSV Frankfurt. He was appointed head coach of the club in October 2016.

Kaltz played for Mulhouse, Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich before his international career. Kaltz was a member of the West Germany team that won the UEFA European Championship in 1980. Kaltz later played for Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 before retiring in 1998.

Kaltz was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Kaltz currently works as a coach for Bayern Munich. Kaltz is married with two children. 

Kaltz is fluent in German and French. Kaltz has a degree in business administration. Kaltz is a self-taught musician.

22. Felix Magath

Midfielder

Career

• 1960–1964: VfR Nilkheim
• 1964–1972: TV 60 Aschaffenburg
• 1972–1974: Viktoria Aschaffenburg
• 1974–1976: 1. FC Saarbrücken
• 1976–1986: Hamburger SV
• 1977–1986: West Germany
• 1995–1997: Hamburger SV
• 1997–1998: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 1998–1999: Werder Bremen
• 1999–2001: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2001–2004: VfB Stuttgart
• 2004–2007: Bayern Munich
• 2007–2009: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2009–2011: Schalke 04
• 2011–2012: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2014: Fulham
• 2016–2017: Shandong Luneng
• 2022: Hertha BSC

Wolfgang Felix Magath was born on July 26, 1953 in Aschaffenburg, West Germany. Magath played as a central midfielder and attacking midfielder for clubs in the 1970s and 1980s.

Magath made 43 appearances for West Germany between 1977 and 1986. Magath retired in 1986 and started working as a manager. 

He was most recently the manager of Wolfsburg. Magath was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Magath is married and has two children. Magath is a passionate supporter of his local team, Viktoria Aschaffenburg. 

Magath was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2018 and passed away on July 11, 2018. Magath was a great ambassador for German football and will be missed.

Magath is a former football manager who most notably managed Bayern Munich and Fulham. He is known for his uncompromising and forceful style of football management. 

He is a former player who played for Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich, and Eintracht Frankfurt. He was born in the south of Germany in 1962.

Magath began his managerial career with Hamburger SV in 1995. He later managed 1. FC Nürnberg and Werder Bremen before moving to VfB Stuttgart in 2001. 

He was sacked by Bayern Munich in 2004 but later returned to manage Schalke 04. He was sacked by Schalke 04 in 2007 but was later appointed manager of Fulham in 2014.

23. Ditmar Jakobs

Career

• 1971–1974: Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
• 1974–1977: Tennis Borussia Berlin
• 1977–1979: MSV Duisburg
• 1979–1989: Hamburger SV
• 1980–1986: West Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ditmar Jakobs is a retired German football player who played as a centre back. Jakobs played for several clubs, including Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, and VfB Stuttgart.

Jakobs was a part of the West Germany national team that competed in the 1974 World Cup and the 1990 World Cup. Jakobs retired from football in 1997. Jakobs is currently the president of the German Football Association (DFB).

Jakobs was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1997. Jakobs was born in Oberhausen, West Germany, in 1953. Jakobs is currently retired from football and is the president of the German Football Association.

Jakobs has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and is also a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. 

Ditmar Jakobs is a German professional footballer who played for Hamburger SV and Tennis Borussia Berlin during his career.

Jakobs made his professional debut with Hamburger SV in 1977 and played for the club until 1989. Jakobs played for West Germany during the 1980s, appearing in 20 international games. 

Jakobs is considered one of the most successful defenders in Hamburger SV history and was named the club's captain in 1989.

Jakobs retired from professional football in 1989 and later worked as a football coach. Jakobs was inducted into the Hamburger SV Hall of Fame in 2006. 

Jakobs is married and has two children. Jakobs is a German citizen. Jakobs currently works as a football coach at Tennis Borussia Berlin.

24. Uli Stein

Career

• 1972: FC Nienburg
• 1972–1976: FC Wunstorf
• 1976–1980: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1980–1987: Hamburger SV
• 1987–1994: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1994–1995: Hamburger SV
• 1995–1997: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2000: VfL 1945 Pinneberg
• 2001: Kickers Emden
• 2003: VfB Fichte Bielefeld
• 1983–1986: West Germany
• 2000–2001: TuS Celle FC
• 2007–2008: Nigeria (goalkeeper coach)
• 2009–2014: Azerbaijan (goalkeeper coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Uli Stein is a former goalkeeper who played in the Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld and FC Nienburg. He made his debut for Arminia Bielefeld in 1976 and played 124 games for the club over the course of six seasons.

He moved to FC Nienburg in 1980 and played a further nine games for the club. Stein retired from playing in 1984. He has since worked as a goalkeeper coach for various clubs. Stein was born in Hamburg, West Germany, in 1954.

He is 68 years old. Uli Stein is a former goalkeeper who played in the Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld and FC Nienburg. He made his debut for Arminia Bielefeld in 1976 and played 124 games for the club over the course of six seasons.

He moved to FC Nienburg in 1980 and played a further nine games for the club. Stein retired from playing in 1984. He has since worked as a goalkeeper coach for various clubs. Uli Stein was born in Hamburg, West Germany, in 1954. He is 68 years old.

He is a former goalkeeper who played in the Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld and FC Nienburg. He made his debut for Arminia Bielefeld in 1976 and played 124 games for the club over the course of six seasons. 

He moved to FC Nienburg in 1980 and played a further nine games for the club.

Stein retired from playing in 1984. He has since worked as a goalkeeper coach for various clubs.

25. Willi Schulz

Career

• 1950–1960: Union Günnigfeld
• 1960–1965: Schalke 04
• 1965–1973: Hamburger SV
• 1959: West Germany B
• 1959–1960: West Germany Amateur
• 1959–1970: West Germany

Willi Schulz was born on 4 October 1938 in Wattenscheid, Germany. He started his career with Union Günnigfeld in 1950 and played for Schalke 04 from 1960 to 1973.

He was a central defender and sweeper for his teams and won three Bundesliga titles with Schalke. He is also a three-time German champion with Hamburger SV. 

He is one of the most decorated players in German football history and was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1994.

He retired in 1993 and now coaches the youth team at Schalke. Willi Schulz is a passionate UEFA Champions League fan and was honoured with a statue in his honour in Schalke's stadium. 

He was voted German Footballer of the Century in 2000. He is currently a pundit for Sky Germany and talks about football on the channel.

26. Sergej Barbarez

Career

• 1984–1989: Velež Mostar
• 1989–1991: Velež Mostar
• 1992–1993: Hannover 96
• 1993–1996: Union Berlin
• 1996–1998: Hansa Rostock
• 1998–2000: Borussia Dortmund
• 2000–2006: Hamburger SV
• 2006–2008: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1998–2006: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sergej Barbarez is a forward who has played for Velež Mostar and Dinamo Zagreb in his career. Barbarez was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 1971.

He started playing football at the age of seven and made his senior debut with Velež Mostar in 1984. He moved to Dinamo Zagreb in 1989 and scored 35 goals in 113 appearances for the club.

Barbarez was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, playing 54 matches and scoring seven goals. 

He retired from playing in 2001 and later worked as a football coach. Barbarez was named the best forward in the Croatian First League in 1999 and 2000.

He is the father of Croatian international defender Vedran Barbarez. Sergej Barbarez was inducted into the Croatian Football Hall of Fame in 2014. 

Sergej Barbarez is a former Bosnian international footballer who played for clubs such as Hannover 96 and Bayer Leverkusen.

Barbarez represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at international level from 1998 to 2006. Barbarez retired from professional football in 2008. Barbarez is currently a football manager. 

Barbarez was born on October 8, 1978, in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Barbarez started his career at hometown club Velež Mostar.

Barbarez transferred to Hannover 96 in 1992. Barbarez made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 1998 World Cup qualifying match against Malta. Barbarez retired from international football in 2006.

27. David Jarolím

Midfielder

Career

• 1987–1991: FC Rouen
• 1991–1995: Slavia Prague
• 1995–1997: Slavia Prague
• 1997–2000: Bayern Munich II
• 1997–2000: Bayern Munich
• 2000–2003: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2003–2012: Hamburger SV
• 2012: Evian
• 2013–2014: Mladá Boleslav
• 1999–2002: Czech Republic U21
• 2005–2009: Czech Republic
• 2018–2019: Olympia Radotín
• 2019: Rakovník
• 2020: Slavoj Vyšehrad (youth)
• 2020–2022: Ústí nad Labem
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Jarolím was born on May 17, 1979 in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia. David Jarolím started his career with FC Rouen in 1987. Jarolím moved to Slavia Prague in 1991 and made over 100 appearances for the club.

In 1995, Jarolím signed with Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. David Jarolím left Hamburg in 2006 and subsequently returned to Slavia Prague. 

Jarolím retired from professional football in 2009. David Jarolím has played for the Czech Republic at international level.

David Jarolím is currently a football coach. David Jarolím was born in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia, in 1979. 

He started his professional career with FC Rouen in 1987 and later moved to Slavia Prague. David Jarolím retired from professional football in 2009 and currently coaches football at his former club Slavia Prague.

28. Thomas von Heesen

Career

• 1967–1976: DJK Albaxen
• 1976–1978: VfL Höxter
• 1978–1980: 1. FC Paderborn
• 1980–1994: Hamburger SV
• 1994–1997: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1981–1985: West Germany U21
• 1998–1999: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2000–2003: 1. FC Saarbrücken
• 2004: Arminia Bielefeld (caretaker)
• 2005–2007: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2008: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2008–2010: Apollon Limassol
• 2011–2012: Kapfenberger SV
• 2015: Lechia Gdańsk
• 2016: Khoneh Be Khoneh (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thomas von Heesen is a retired German footballer who played as a midfielder. Von Heesen played for several clubs during his career, including DJK Albaxen, VfL Höxter, and 1.

FC Paderborn. Heesen made his international debut in 1987 and played for the Germany national team until 1998. Von Heesen later served as an assistant coach for his former club, 1.

FC Paderborn. Von Heesen is currently a coach for Khoneh Be Khoneh. Von Heesen was born in Höxter, West Germany in 1961. Heesen retired from professional football in 2006. Von Heesen is married and has two children.

Thomas von Heesen was born on October 1, 1961 in Höxter, West Germany. Thomas von Heesen played for Hamburger SV from 1980 to 1994. 

He also played for Arminia Bielefeld from 1994 to 1997. Von Heesen had a successful international career, playing for West Germany U21 from 1981 to 1985.

He then had a managerial career, including stints with Arminia Bielefeld from 1998 to 1999 and 1. FC Saarbrücken from 2000 to 2003. 

Von Heesen then had a short stint as caretaker manager of Arminia Bielefeld in 2004. He then had a long stint as assistant manager of Lechia Gdańsk from 2016 to present.

Von Heesen has also had a managerial career in Cyprus, where he was with Kapfenberger SV from 2011 to 2012 and with Khoneh Be Khoneh from 2016 to present. 

Von Heesen has also been a coach at various youth levels. Von Heesen is currently the assistant manager of Lechia Gdańsk.

29. Nigel de Jong

Midfielder

Career

• 1993–2002: Ajax
• 2002–2006: Ajax
• 2006–2009: Hamburger SV
• 2009–2012: Manchester City
• 2012–2016: Milan
• 2016: LA Galaxy
• 2016–2018: Galatasaray
• 2018: Mainz 05
• 2018–2019: Al Ahli
• 2019–2021: Al-Shahania
• 2002–2005: Netherlands U21
• 2004–2015: Netherlands

De Jong is a Dutch international and former Ajax and Hamburg player. He joined Manchester City in 2012 and made 104 appearances for the club before moving to LA Galaxy in 2016.

De Jong has been a regular for the Netherlands since 2008, and has also played for Milan and Hamburger SV. De Jong is renowned for his defensive midfield play. De Jong is married to former Dutch model and TV presenter Yolanthe Schipper.

He has two children. De Jong was born on 30 November 1984 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. De Jong finished in eighth place in the 2017-18 Premier League player of the season voting. De Jong was named in the Dutch squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

De Jong is a Dutch international and former Manchester United midfielder. De Jong made his professional debut with Ajax in 2002 and went on to play for Manchester United, Barcelona, AC Milan and Newcastle United. 

De Jong is the son of former footballer and manager Frank de Jong.

De Jong was part of the Dutch side that reached the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup. De Jong announced his retirement from international football in March 2015. 

De Jong was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2016 European Championship, but did not make an appearance. De Jong signed for Turkish club Galatasaray in August 2016.

De Jong joined German side Mainz 05 in January 2018. De Jong announced his retirement from professional football in January 2019.

30. Joris Mathijsen

Defender

Career

• 1986–1989: VOAB
• 1989–1998: Willem II
• 1998–2004: Willem II
• 2004–2006: AZ
• 2006–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2011–2012: Málaga
• 2012–2015: Feyenoor
• 2004–2012: Netherlands

Joris Mathijsen is a Dutch footballer who played for Willem II and Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie. He made his professional debut with Willem II in 1998 and played for the club until 2004.

He joined Feyenoord in 2004 and played for the club until 2012. He was part of the Feyenoord side that won the Dutch Eredivisie title in 2006 and the KNVB Cup in 2007. He was also part of the Dutch side that finished as runners-up at the 2007 FIFA World Cup.

He made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2004 and has since played at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. 

He has also represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 European Championships. He announced his retirement from professional football in February 2012.

He currently works as a football pundit for television channel Fox Sports.

31. Jimmy Hartwig

Career

• 1973–1974: Kickers Offenbach
• 1974–1978: 1860 Munich
• 1978–1984: Hamburger SV
• 1984–1986: 1. FC Köln
• 1986: Austria Salzburg
• 1986–1988: FC Homburg
• 1979: West Germany
• 1989: FC Augsburg
• 1990: FC Sachsen Leipzig
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hartwig started his career at hometown club Offenbach am Main in West Germany. Hartwig moved to England in 1978, joining Manchester City. He spent six seasons at the club, making over 150 appearances.

Hartwig then moved to the United States, joining the Los Angeles Galaxy. He spent five seasons with the club, making over 100 appearances. Hartwig then returned to Europe, joining German side Bayer Leverkusen.

He spent six seasons with the club, making over 200 appearances. Hartwig then retired from professional football in 2002. 

He has since been working as a football coach. Hartwig was named the defensive midfielder of the year in both the United States and Germany in 2002.

Hartwig is the father of professional footballer Carly Hartwig. Hartwig was inducted into the American Soccer Hall of Fame in 2010. Hartwig was named the head coach of the United States U-20 men's national team in January 2017.

32. Mehdi Mahdavikia

Midfielder

Career

• 1991–1995: Bank Melli
• 1995–1999: Persepolis
• 1998–1999: VfL Bochum (loan)
• 1999–2007: Hamburger SV
• 2002: Hamburger SV Amateure (loan)
• 2007–2010: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2010–2011: Steel Azin
• 2011–2012: Damash Gilan
• 2012–2013: Persepolis
• 1994: Iran U20
• 1994–1999: Iran U23
• 1997: Iran CISM
• 1996–2009: Iran
• 2013: Iran U17 (technical manager)
• 2013–2015: Iran U19 (technical manager)
• 2015–2018: Hamburger SV Academy (offensive coach)
• 2018: Hamburger SV U16 (assistant)
• 2018–2019: Hamburger SV II (assistant)
• 2021–2022: Iran U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mehdi Mahdavikia began his professional career with Bank Melli in 1991. He joined Persepolis in 1995 and made 54 appearances for the club. Mahdavikia joined Hamburger SV in 1999 and spent three seasons with the club.

He joined Hamburger SV Amateure in 2002 and scored two goals in two appearances. Mahdavikia then joined Hamburger SV in 2007 and spent two seasons with the club. 

He left Hamburger SV in 2009 and joined VfL Bochum. Mahdavikia made 12 appearances for VfL Bochum before joining Hamburger SV Amateure in 2002.

He rejoined Hamburger SV in 2007 and spent two seasons with the club. Mahdavikia left Hamburger SV in 2009 and joined VfL Bochum. 

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a Iranian footballer who currently plays for Hamburger SV II. Mahdavikia made his professional debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2007 and has since played for Steel Azin, Persepolis, and Damash Gilan.

Mahdavikia has also represented Iran national team at various youth levels. In 2019, Mahdavikia was appointed assistant manager of Hamburger SV's U16 team. 

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a product of Hamburger SV's academy and has spent time as an assistant coach with the club's U19 and II teams. Mahdavikia is of Iranian descent and has represented his country at various youth levels.

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a talented player who has spent time in the Bundesliga and Persian Gulf Pro League.

Also Played For: iran national football team

33. Richard Golz

Career

• 1975–1979: Wacker 04 Berlin
• 1979–1981: SC Tegel Berlin
• 1981–1983: Wacker 04 Berlin
• 1983–1985: SC Tegel Berlin
• 1985–1987: Hamburger SV
• 1987–1998: Hamburger SV
• 1998–2006: SC Freiburg
• 2006–2008: Hannover 96
• 1987–1990: West Germany U-21
• 2008–2013: Hamburger SV II (assistant)
• 2013–2015: Hertha BSC (goalkeeping coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Golz is a former goalkeeper who played for several clubs in his youth career. He is most famous for his time spent with Hamburger SV, where he won two Bundesliga titles.

After retiring from the professional game, Golz has since worked as a goalkeeping coach for various teams. In September 2017, Golz was appointed goalkeeping coach for the Germany national team.

He is also a co-founder of the Goalkeeping Academy Berlin. Richard Golz is married with two children. He is known for his eccentric personality and love of the arts. 

He is a popular figure in the German football community and is highly respected by his peers.

Richard Golz is a German national and holds the passport of West Germany. Golz is a former goalkeeper who played for SC Freiburg and Hannover 96 before moving into coaching. 

Golz has been an assistant manager at Hamburger SV II and Hertha BSC, before taking over as goalkeeping coach at Hertha in 2013.

Golz played for West Germany's U-21 team before retiring from playing in 1990. Golz has worked as a goalkeeper coach at various clubs throughout his career. Golz is currently the goalkeeping coach at Hertha BSC.

Also Played For: sc freiburg

34. Josef Posipal

Career

• 1943–1944: TSV Badenstedt
• 1945–1946: Blau-Weiß Wölpinghausen
• 1946: SV Linden 07
• 1946–1949: SV Arminia Hannover
• 1949–1958: Hamburger SV
• 1951–1956: West Germany

Josef Posipal was born in 1927 in Lugoj, Romania. He started his career with TSV Badenstedt in 1943. He moved to Blau-Weiß Wölpinghausen in 1945 and then to SV Linden 07 in 1946.

Posipal made his international debut for Romania in a 1948 World Cup qualifying match against Finland. He played in the German Bundesliga for Hamburger SV from 1953 to 1962. Posipal was a part of the Romanian team that won the 1966 World Cup.

He also played in the 1966 European Championship and the 1972 European Championship. Posipal retired from professional football in 1972. 

Posipal died on 21 February 1997 in Hamburg, Germany. Josef Posipal was a talented footballer who represented West Germany in international competition.

Posipal began his career at SV Arminia Hannover, before moving to Hamburger SV in 1949. He enjoyed a successful spell at HSV, winning two Bundesliga titles and the German Cup. 

Posipal also represented West Germany at the FIFA World Cup, where he reached the final in 1954. After leaving HSV, Posipal spent a season with Werder Bremen before retiring from football.

Posipal passed away in 2006 at the age of 76. He was a gifted and versatile footballer, who was respected by his peers and fans alike. 

Posipal will be remembered as one of the greatest German footballers of all time. His achievements on the pitch will long be remembered.

35. Rudi Kargus

Career

• Wormatia Worms
• Hamburger SV
• 1971–1980: Hamburger SV
• 1980–1984: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 1984–1986: Karlsruher SC
• 1986–1987: Fortuna Düsseldorf
• 1987–1990: 1. FC Köln
• 1975–1977: West Germany
• 1991–1996: Hamburger SV (youth)
• 1998: USC Paloma

Kargus was a goalkeeper who spent his entire career playing for Hamburger SV. He was part of the side that won the Bundesliga title in 1983. Kargus played in the UEFA Cup in 1984 and 1985, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 1984.

Kargus retired from football in 1986. He has since worked as a coach at various clubs. Kargus was born in Worms, West Germany, in 1952. 

He is 70 years old. Kargus is a goalkeeper who played 254 games for Hamburger SV and 141 for 1. FC Nürnberg.

Kargus was part of the Hamburger SV side that won the Bundesliga title in 1983. Kargus played in the UEFA Cup in 1984 and 1985, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 1984. 

Kargus retired from football in 1986. He has since worked as a coach at various clubs.

Kargus was born in Worms, West Germany, in 1952. He is 70 years old.

36. Daniel Heuer Fernandes

Career

• VfB Langendreerholz
• 2008: SV Langendreer 04
• 2008–2010: VfL Bochum
• 2010–2011: Borussia Dortmund
• 2011–2013: VfL Bochum II
• 2013–2015: VfL Osnabrück
• 2015–2016: SC Paderborn
• 2016–2019: Darmstadt 98
• 2019: Hamburger SV
• 2012–2013: Portugal U21

Daniel Heuer Fernandes is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga. He joined the club in 2010 after spending time with Borussia Dortmund.

Daniel Heuer Fernandes started his youth career with VfB Langendreerholz, before moving on to SV Langendreer 04 in 2008. 

In 2010, Daniel Heuer Fernandes joined Borussia Dortmund and made his professional debut in the Bundesliga.

Daniel Heuer Fernandes stayed with Borussia Dortmund for three seasons before moving on to Hamburger SV in 2016. 

Daniel Heuer Fernandes has been a regular starter for Hamburger SV and has helped the team to achieve several promotions.

Daniel Heuer Fernandes is a Germany international and has played for the country at various youth levels. 

Daniel Heuer Fernandes is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga and is a mainstay for Hamburger SV. Daniel Heuer Fernandes is contracted to Hamburger SV until 2021.

Daniel Heuer Fernandes is a talented goalkeeper and is considered one of the best in the Bundesliga. He is a mainstay for Hamburger SV and is expected to help the team achieve further success.

37. Yordan Letchkov

Career

• 1984–1991: Sliven
• 1991–1992: CSKA Sofia
• 1992–1996: Hamburger SV
• 1996–1997: Marseille
• 1997–1998: Beşiktaş
• 2001–2002: CSKA Sofia
• 2002–2004: Sliven
• 1989–1998: Bulgaria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yordan Letchkov was born on 9 July 1967 in Sliven, Bulgaria. He played for several Bulgarian teams during his career, most notably CSKA Sofia and Levski Sofia.

He moved to England in 1998, and played for West Ham United, Sheffield Wednesday, and Coventry City. Letchkov retired from professional football in 2002. He currently works as a football commentator for Bulgarian TV.

Letchkov is a member of the Bulgarian Football Union Hall of Fame. He was named in the Bulgarian national team for the 2002 World Cup, but did not play in the tournament. Letchkov was also a part of the Bulgarian squad for the 2006 World Cup.

He was awarded the Bulgarian Football Union's Order of the National Hero in 2013. Letchkov was born in 1984 and started his professional career with Sliven in the Bulgarian top division. 

He moved to CSKA Sofia in 1991 and helped the team win the Bulgarian championship in 1992.

He then moved to Hamburger SV in Germany, where he played for three seasons. In 1997, Letchkov transferred to Marseille in France. 

He spent two seasons with the club before returning to Bulgaria to play for Beşiktaş. In 2001, Letchkov moved to CSKA Sofia and helped the team win the Bulgarian championship in 2002.

He then transferred to Sliven, where he played until 2004. In 2006, Letchkov moved to Germany to play for FC Schalke 04. 

He retired from professional football in 2007. Letchkov has since played for several lower-division teams in Germany.

38. Khalid Boulahrouz

Defender

Career

• 2001: AZ
• 2001–2004: RKC Waalwijk
• 2004–2006: Hamburger SV
• 2006–2008: Chelsea
• 2007–2008: Sevilla (loan)
• 2008–2012: VfB Stuttgart
• 2012–2013: Sporting CP
• 2013–2014: Brøndby IF
• 2014–2015: Feyenoord
• 2002–2003: Netherlands U21
• 2004–2012: Netherlands

Khalid Boulahrouz is a defender who played for RKC Waalwijk, Hamburger SV, and AZ Alkmaar. Boulahrouz was born on 28 December 1981 in Maassluis, Netherlands.

Boulahrouz is 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) tall and played as a defender. Boulahrouz has represented Netherlands at youth levels. Boulahrouz signed for Hamburger SV in 2004 and spent two seasons there.

In 2006, he joined AZ Alkmaar and made over fifty appearances for the club. Boulahrouz left AZ Alkmaar in 2011 and signed for Belgian club Genk. He retired from football in 2014 after a single season with Genk.

Boulahrouz is currently a football coach for Excelsior Maassluis. Khalid Boulahrouz has played for a number of top European clubs, most notably Chelsea and VfB Stuttgart. 

The Moroccan international made his full international debut in 2002 and has since played in 35 matches for the Netherlands.

Boulahrouz is a powerful and physical player who is known for his hardworking attitude on the pitch. 

In 2013, he joined Brøndby IF in Denmark, where he made a name for himself as a part of the side's successful campaign in the Danish Superliga. 

In 2014, Boulahrouz joined Feyenoord in the Netherlands, where he enjoyed another successful season.

At the international level, Khalid Boulahrouz has represented his country at the FIFA World Cup on three occasions, most notably in 2010 when they reached the semi-finals. 

The Moroccan international is currently with Sporting CP in Portugal, and is looking to help the side secure a place in the UEFA Europa League.

39. Thomas Doll

Career

• 1972–1979: BSG Lokomotiv Malchin
• 1979–1983: Hansa Rostock
• 1983–1986: Hansa Rostock
• 1986–1990: BFC Dynamo
• 1990–1991: Hamburger SV
• 1991–1994: Lazio
• 1994–1996: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1996–1998: Bari
• 1998–2001: Hamburger SV
• 1986–1990: East Germany
• 1986–1988: East Germany Olympic
• 1991–1993: Germany
• 2001–2002: Hamburger SV U19
• 2002–2004: Hamburger SV II
• 2004–2007: Hamburger SV
• 2007–2008: Borussia Dortmund
• 2009–2010: Gençlerbirliği
• 2011–2012: Al-Hilal
• 2013–2018: Ferencváros
• 2019: Hannover 96
• 2019: APOEL
• 2022: Persija Jakarta

Thomas Doll is a German footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for various clubs in the 1990s. Doll signed for Borussia Dortmund in 1997 and helped the club to two Bundesliga titles in his three seasons with the club.

Doll left Dortmund in 2007 and joined Persija Jakarta in Indonesia. He has since been appointed manager of the club. 

Doll has also represented Germany at international level, playing in the 1998 World Cup and the 2002 European Championships.

Thomas Doll is 56 years old and is currently manager of Persija Jakarta in Indonesia. Thomas Doll is a football manager who has had a long career in the game. 

Doll has had managerial roles at several different clubs, most notably with Hamburger SV and Borussia Dortmund.

In 2019, he was appointed manager of Hannover 96. Doll is known for his attacking style of play, which has seen him lead his teams to numerous victories. 

Doll is a former international player, and has represented Germany on several occasions. He is one of the most successful managers in the German game, and is widely regarded as one of the best in the world.

Doll is a highly-rated coach, and is expected to lead Hannover 96 to success in the future.

40. Heiko Westermann

Defender

Career

• 1988–1994: SG Schimborn
• 1994–1998: 1. FC Hösbach
• 1998–2000: FC Bayern Alzenau
• 2000–2003: Greuther Fürth II
• 2002–2005: Greuther Fürth
• 2005–2007: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2007–2010: Schalke 04
• 2010–2015: Hamburger SV
• 2015–2016: Real Betis
• 2016–2017: Ajax
• 2016–2017: Ajax II
• 2017–2018: Austria Wien
• 2003–2004: Germany U20
• 2003–2004: Germany U21
• 2008–2014: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Westermann began his career with SG Schimborn before joining 1. FC Hösbach in 1998. After two seasons with Hösbach, Westermann moved to Bayern Alzenau where he would remain until 2000.

Westermann then spent two seasons with TSV 1860 Munich before returning to Bayern Alzenau in 2002. 

Westermann signed with Hamburger SV in 2004 and remained with the club until 2007. Westermann then spent two seasons with 1.

FC Köln before joining Hertha BSC in 2009. Westermann spent two seasons with Hertha before joining Hamburger SV in 2012. 

Westermann signed with HSV in 2016 and has remained with the club since. Westermann has played over 150 games for his country and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup.

Westermann is a regular for HSV and is currently in his fourth season with the club.

41. Holger Hieronymus

Career

• 1966–1972: TuS Hamburg
• 1972–1978: FC St. Pauli
• 1978–1979: FC St. Pauli
• 1979–1984: Hamburger SV
• 1981–1982: West Germany
• 2001: Hamburger SV (caretaker)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Holger Hieronymus was a German footballer who played as a sweeper. He started his career with Hamburger TuS in 1966, and played for them until 1972. 

He was nicknamed "The Kaiser" by the fans, and was a key part of the team that won the Bundesliga championship in 1972.

He went on to play for Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, and Hannover 96, before ending his career in 1994. 

He was a member of the German national team, and played at the 1982 World Cup. He is currently the assistant manager of the Hamburger SV youth team.

Holger Hieronymus is a respected figure in German football, and is often cited as one of the best German sweeper defenders of all time. 

He has been awarded with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Order of the Black Eagle of Hungary. Holger Hieronymus is a father of four children.

42. Collin Benjamin

Defender

Career

• 1996–1999: Civics Windhoek
• 1999: TuS Germania Schnelsen
• 2000: FC Elmshorn 1920
• 2001–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2011–2012: 1860 Munich
• 1999–2012: Namibia
• 2018-2021: Namibia (assistant)
• 2022: Namibia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Collin Benjamin is a defender who has played for Namibia at senior level. He was born in Windhoek, South West Africa in 1978. He started his career with German side 1860 Munich in 2001.

He made his international debut for Namibia in 2002. He has since played for Namibia at various levels, including the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006 and 2010. He retired from international football in 2012.

Benjamin started his coaching career in 2013, working with 1860 Munich's youth team. He was appointed head coach of Namibia in February 2016. He is a highly-rated defender, and is known for his strong defensive play.

Collin Benjamin is a former professional footballer who played for Hamburger SV, FC Elmshorn and 1860 Munich. 

Benjamin represented Namibia at international level, appearing in a total of 32 matches. After retiring from playing, Benjamin became an assistant manager with Namibia.

He is currently the manager of the Namibian national team.

43. Johan Djourou

Defender

Career

• 1998–2003: Étoile Carouge
• 2003–2004: Arsenal
• 2004–2014: Arsenal
• 2007–2008: Birmingham City (loan)
• 2013: Hannover 96 (loan)
• 2013–2014: Hamburger SV (loan)
• 2014–2017: Hamburger SV
• 2017–2018: Antalyaspor
• 2018–2019: SPAL
• 2020: Sion
• 2020: Neuchâtel Xamax
• 2020–2021: Nordsjælland
• 2001–2002: Switzerland U16
• 2002: Switzerland U17
• 2003–2004: Switzerland U19
• 2004–2005: Switzerland U20
• 2006: Switzerland U21
• 2006–2018: Switzerland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Djourou started his career at Étoile Carouge before joining Arsenal. After making 86 appearances for Arsenal, Djourou moved to Birmingham City on a loan deal in 2008.

Djourou made his international debut for Cote d'Ivoire in 2007 and has since represented his country at every level from under-17s to the senior team. 

Djourou signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2014 and is currently playing for the club.

Djourou is a powerful and reliable centre back who is a mainstay for the Swiss national team. Djourou is a versatile player who can play anywhere in the back four. 

Djourou is a hard-working and composed defender who is a mainstay in the Arsenal defence.

Djourou has been praised for his leadership and organisational skills. Djourou is a consistent performer for both club and country and is a key member of the Swiss national team.

Also Played For: switzerland football team

44. Tom Mickel

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1994–2003: Lausitz Hoyerswerda
• 2003–2006: Energie Cottbus
• 2006–2009: Energie Cottbus II
• 2009–2012: Hamburger SV II
• 2013–2015: Greuther Fürth
• 2013–2015: Greuther Fürth II
• 2015: Hamburger SV II
• 2016: Hamburger SV
• 2005: Germany U16
• 2006: Germany U17
• 2007: Germany U18
• 2007–2008: Germany U19
• 2008–2009: Germany U20

Tom Mickel was born in Hoyerswerda, East Germany in 1989. Mickel started his career with Lausitz Hoyerswerda before joining Energie Cottbus in 2003. Mickel made his professional debut with Hamburger SV II in 2013.

Mickel has played 66 matches for Hamburger SV II since making his debut in 2009. Mickel joined Greuther Fürth in 2015 and has since made six appearances for the club. Mickel is currently a goalkeeper for Hamburger SV.

Mickel has represented Germany at youth level. Mickel is 1.86 metres tall and has represented his country at U19, U21, and U23 levels. 

Mickel is a goalkeeper and is currently contracted to Hamburger SV. Tom Mickel is a German-born footballer who currently plays for Hamburger SV II.

Mickel made his professional debut with Greuther Fürth II in the 2013–2015 season and went on to make 23 appearances for the club. 

He then moved on to Hamburger SV II in the 2015–2016 season and would make 45 appearances for the club before leaving for Hamburger SV in the 2016–2017 season.

Mickel has made 5 appearances for the German national team and has scored 1 goal. Mickel is a versatile midfielder who can play in both defense and midfield. Mickel is a hard-working player who is known for his energy and determination. 

Mickel is a young player who has a lot to offer the German national team and he is expected to continue to improve.

Mickel is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, making him a valuable asset to any team. Mickel is a promising young midfielder who is expected to make an impact in the German national team for years to come.

45. Dietmar Beiersdorfer

Career

• 1970–1975: TSV Cadolzburg
• 1975–1977: TSV Altenberg
• 1977–: ASV Herzogenaurach
• 1984: ASV Herzogenaurach
• 1984–1985: 1. FC Bamberg
• 1985–1986: SpVgg Fürth
• 1986–1992: Hamburger SV
• 1992–1995: Werder Bremen
• 1996: 1. FC Köln
• 1996–1997: Reggiana
• 1991: Germany
• 2003–2009: Hamburger SV (sports director)
• 2010–2011: Red Bull Salzburg (sports director)
• 2012–2014: Zenit St. Petersburg (sports director)
• 2014: Hamburger SV (director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dietmar Beiersdorfer is a German football defender who most recently served as the director of Hamburger SV. He started his career at TSV Cadolzburg and played for ASV Herzogenaurach before joining Hamburger SV in 1977.

Beiersdorfer played over 500 Bundesliga games for Hamburger SV before retiring in 2003. Dietmar Beiersdorfer was born in Fürth, West Germany in 1963. He began his football career at TSV Cadolzburg before joining ASV Herzogenaurach in 1975.

He enjoyed a long and successful career with Hamburger SV, appearing in over 500 Bundesliga games. 

Dietmar Beiersdorfer was part of the Germany squad that finished fourth at the 1986 World Cup. He also played at the 1990, 1992 and 1996 European Championships.

He retired from football in 2003. Dietmar Beiersdorfer is the director of Hamburger SV. He took over the role from Felix Magath in October 2014. 

Under his guidance, Hamburger SV have made a number of signings, including Lewis Holtby and Raffael. Beiersdorfer has also helped to stabilise the club financially.

Dietmar Beiersdorfer was born in 1963 and he retired from football in 2003. He is the director of Hamburger SV and he has played over 500 Bundesliga games for the club. 

He was part of the Germany squad that finished fourth at the 1986 World Cup. He also played at the 1990, 1992 and 1996 European Championships.

Dietmar Beiersdorfer was born in Fürth, West Germany in 1963 and he retired from football in 2003. He is the director of Hamburger SV and he has played over 500 Bundesliga games for the club. 

He was part of the Germany squad that finished fourth at the 1986 World Cup. He also played at the 1990, 1992 and 1996 European Championships.

Dietmar Beiersdorfer started his career at TSV Cadolzburg before joining ASV Herzogenaurach in 1975. He enjoyed a long and successful career with Hamburger SV, appearing in over 500 Bundesliga games. 

He was part of the Germany squad that finished fourth at the 1986 World Cup. He also played at the 1990, 1992 and 1996 European Championships. Dietmar Beiersdorfer was born in 1963 and he retired from football in 2003. He is the director

46. Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2009: Waldhof Mannheim
• 2009–2011: Karlsruher SC II
• 2011–2013: Karlsruher SC
• 2013–2014: Hamburger SV
• 2014–2017: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2017–2021: AC Milan
• 2021: Inter Milan
• 2010: Turkey U16
• 2010–2011: Turkey U17
• 2011–2013: Turkey U19
• 2012–2013: Turkey U20
• 2012–2014: Turkey U21
• 2013: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:58, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a highly rated attacking midfielder who is currently playing for Inter Milan. He was born in Mannheim, Germany in 1994 and started his career playing for local side 1.

FC Turanspor Mannheim. He then moved to neighbouring Polizei SV Mannheim and played for them from 2001 to 2009. Italy and signed for Inter Milan in 2010. 

At Inter, Çalhanoğlu has become a key player and has helped the club to win several trophies, including the Serie A title in 2013.

He has also represented his country at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2016. 7. Çalhanoğlu is a very versatile player and can play as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder or striker. 

He is contracted to Inter until 2020. Inter fans and is considered to be one of the best midfielders in the Italian League.

Also Played For: turkey football team

47. Piotr Trochowski

Midfielder

Career

• 1993–1995: SpVgg Billstedt Horn
• 1995–1997: Concordia von 1907
• 1997–1999: FC St. Pauli
• 1999–2002: Bayern Munich
• 2002–2005: Bayern Munich II
• 2003–2005: Bayern Munich
• 2005–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2011–2015: Sevilla
• 2015–2016: FC Augsburg
• 2019–2021: Hamburger SV III
• 2001: Germany U18
• 2003: Germany U20
• 2004–2006: Germany U21
• 2006–2010: Germany

Piotr Trochowski is a Polish attacking midfielder who has played for Bayern Munich, Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich II. Trochowski began his career at German side SpVgg Billstedt Horn, before moving to Hamburger SV in 2002.

He helped Hamburg win the Bundesliga in 2009, and was also part of the team that reached the Champions League semi-finals that same year. 

Trochowski left Hamburg in 2011, and has since played for Bayern Munich II. He is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be close to rejoining Hamburger SV.

Piotr Trochowski is 38 years old and 1.69 metres tall. He is an attacking midfielder who is known for his pace and passing ability. 

Trochowski has Polish and German citizenship. He is a hard-working player who loves to create chances for his team-mates. Piotr Trochowski started his footballing career with his hometown club, KS Cracovia.

After impressing with Cracovia, Trochowski moved to Spain to join Sevilla in 2001. Trochowski went on to make over 300 appearances for Sevilla, winning three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles. 

In 2015, Trochowski joined FC Augsburg, before moving to Hamburger SV III in 2019. Trochowski has represented Germany at international level, winning the 2010 World Cup and UEFA European Championship in 2008.

Trochowski is currently a free agent, and is rumoured to be joining Borussia Dortmund in the near future.

48. Guy Demel

Defender

Career

• 1999–2000: Nîmes
• 2000–2001: Arsenal
• 2001–2005: Borussia Dortmund II
• 2001–2005: Borussia Dortmund
• 2005–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2006: Hamburger SV II
• 2011–2015: West Ham United
• 2015–2016: Dundee United
• 2016–2017: Marseille Consolat
• 2017: Red Star
• 2004–2012: Ivory Coast
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Guy Demel is a French professional footballer who plays as a right back for Premier League club West Ham United. Demel started his career at Nîmes before joining Premier League side West Ham in 2014.

He made his debut for West Ham in a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa in the League Cup in November 2014. 

He made his Premier League debut in a 2-1 home win over Swansea City in August 2015. Demel has made 49 appearances for West Ham, scoring one goal.

Demel was born in Orsay, France, in 1981. He has represented France at under-16, under-18, under-21 and senior levels. 

Demel is a full international and has made 35 appearances for France, scoring one goal. He signed a new contract with West Ham in December 2016.

Guy Demel is a French footballer who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian First League. He began his career with Arsenal, but never made a first-team appearance. 

He then moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he became a key player and helped the club win the German Cup in 2005.

He then transferred to Hamburg, where he won the Bundesliga, before joining West Ham United in England. 

He retired in 2017 after playing for Marseille Consolat in France and Dundee United in Scotland. Guy Demel is a French footballer who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian First League.

He began his career with Arsenal, but never made a first-team appearance. He then moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he became a key player and helped the club win the German Cup in 2005. 

He then transferred to Hamburg, where he won the Bundesliga, before joining West Ham United in England. He retired in 2017 after playing for Marseille Consolat in France and Dundee United in Scotland.

49. Timothée Atouba

Career

• 1996–1999: Mineduc
• 1998–1999: Mineduc
• 1999–2000: Union Douala
• 2000–2002: Neuchâtel Xamax
• 2002–2004: FC Basel
• 2004–2005: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2005–2009: Hamburger SV
• 2009–2011: Ajax
• 2012–2014: Las Palmas
• 1999–2008: Cameroon
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Timothée Atouba started his youth career with Mineduc before joining Cameroon's senior team. In 2002, Atouba made his international debut for Cameroon and has since won over 50 caps.

Atouba has been a regular in the Cameroon side since 2007 and has been a key part of their defence. In 2011, Atouba helped Cameroon reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

In 2014, Atouba was part of the Cameroon team that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Atouba is a left back and is known for his strong defending. In 2015, Atouba announced his retirement from international football.

Timothée Atouba is currently at Marseille, where he is playing in Ligue 1. Timothée Atouba is a Cameroon international and retired from international football in 2015. Timothée Atouba is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for Las Palmas in the Spanish La Liga.

He has played for clubs in Switzerland, Austria and Germany, before joining Las Palmas in the Spanish La Liga in 2012. Atouba has made 44 appearances for Cameroon, scoring 0 goals. 

He has also represented his country at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. Timothée Atouba is a physical defender who is known for his strong marking and tackling.

He is a versatile player who can play at left back or centre back. Atouba is a hard-working defender who is known for his stamina and defensive mindedness. He is a good crosser of the ball and is good in the air. 

Timothée Atouba is a very experienced defender, having played in the top leagues in Europe for a number of years.

50. Armin Eck

Career

• 1978: TSV 08 Kulmbach
• 1978–1982: SpVgg Bayreuth
• 1982–1987: SpVgg Bayreuth
• 1987–1989: Bayern Munich
• 1989–1994: Hamburger SV
• 1994–1999: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1997–1998: Hessen Kassel (loan)
• 1998–1999: SC Weismain
• 1999–2000: SpVgg Bayreuth
• 1999–2003: SpVgg Bayreuth
• 2003–2006: SV Friesen
• 2006–2007: Bayern Hof
• 2009–2014: BSC Bayreuth-Saas
• 2014–2015: ATS Kulmbach
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Armin Eck is a German Midfielder who played for SpVgg Bayreuth from 1982-1987. Armin Eck is a key member of the German National Team and was a part of their 1986 World Cup victory.

Armin Eck is a versatile midfielder who can play in either defense or midfield. Armin Eck is a hard worker on the field who is always looking to make an impact. Armin Eck is a natural leader on the field who is always willing to give his all.

Armin Eck is a tireless midfielder who is always looking for the ball. Armin Eck is a highly experienced player who has played in many high-level tournaments. 

Armin Eck is a key player for SpVgg Bayreuth and is always a threat on the field. Armin Eck is a German legend and one of the most respected players in the game.

Eck played for Bayern Munich for two seasons between 1987-1989. He then played for Hamburger SV for 129 games between 1989-1994. 

Eck then played for Arminia Bielefeld for 45 games between 1994-1999. He then joined Hessen Kassel on loan for 21 games in 1998. Eck then joined SC Weismain for 18 games in 1999. Eck then joined SpVgg Bayreuth in 1999.

Eck then became the manager of SV Friesen in 2003. Eck then became the manager of Bayern Hof in 2009. Eck then became the manager of BSC Bayreuth-Saas in 2014.

51. Jörg Bode

Career

• 1988–1989: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1989–1991: Hamburger SV (A)
• 1989–1994: Hamburger SV
• 1994–2002: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2002–2004: FC Augsburg
• 2004–2005: TSV Bobingen
• 2005–2007: SC Verl
• 1991: Germany U-21
• 1990–1992: Germany Olympic
• 2007–2008: Delbrücker SC
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jörg Bode was born in 1969 in Melle, West Germany. Jörg Bode played for TuRa Melle in the 1988-89 season and then for VfL Osnabrück in the Bundesliga. 

Jörg Bode has been a regular in the German national team since the early 1990s and has played in World Cups and European Championships.

Jörg Bode is a midfielder and is known for his strong passing skills. Jörg Bode is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. 

Jörg Bode retired from professional football in 2007. Jörg Bode is currently a commentator for German television. 

Jörg Bode has two daughters and a son. Jörg Bode is a successful businessman and has founded his own sports company.

Jörg Bode played for Hamburger SV from 1989-1991 and again from 2002-2004. He then played for Arminia Bielefeld from 1994-2002. In 2002, he joined FC Augsburg. 

He then played for TSV Bobingen from 2005-2007. He then managed Delbrücker SC from 2007-2008.

Final Words

The Hamburger SV is one of the oldest and most successful German sports clubs, having been founded in 1892. Some of the club’s most famous and successful players include Lothar Matthäus, Uwe Seeler, and Rudi Völler.

The Hamburger SV is also one of the most successful teams in the German Bundesliga, having won the championship on seven occasions.