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Lahm in 2024
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| Full name | Philipp Lahm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 11 November 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Munich, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Right-back, left-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1995 | FT Gern München | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–2001 | Bayern Munich | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Bayern Munich II | 63 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2017 | Bayern Munich | 332 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | → VfB Stuttgart (loan) | 53 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 448 | (17) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Germany U17 | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Germany U18 | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Germany U19 | 9 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Germany U20 | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Germany U21 | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2014 | Germany | 113 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Philipp Lahm (born 11 November 1983) is a German former professional footballer. He played as a full-back, a defensive position on the side of the field. Many people think he is one of the greatest full-backs of all time.
Lahm was the longtime captain of FC Bayern Munich. He led the team to win many trophies. This included the 2013 UEFA Champions League as part of a historic Treble. A treble is when a team wins three major competitions in one season.
He was also the captain of the German national team. He led them to victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. After this amazing win, he retired from playing for Germany. Lahm was chosen for the World Cup All-Star Team in 2006, 2010, and 2014. He played 113 times for his country.
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Club Career
Early Years at Bayern Munich
Philipp Lahm started his journey to become a professional footballer at the Bayern Munich Junior Team. He joined when he was just 11 years old. A coach named Jan Pienta saw his talent while he was playing for his local team in Munich.
His coaches thought he was very special. One coach, Hermann Hummels, said, "If Philipp Lahm will not make it in the Bundesliga, nobody will anymore." He won the German youth championship twice with Bayern's youth team. The second time, he was the team captain.
At 17, he moved up to Bayern's B team. On 13 November 2002, Lahm played his first game for the main Bayern Munich team. It was a short appearance in a Champions League match. However, Bayern already had two great full-backs, Willy Sagnol and Bixente Lizarazu. So, to get more playing experience, Lahm was loaned to VfB Stuttgart.
Loan to VfB Stuttgart
A loan in football is when a player temporarily plays for a different club. Lahm's loan to Stuttgart was for the 2003–04 and 2004–05 seasons. The coach, Felix Magath, moved him to the left-back position, where he quickly became a key player.
He played his first full 90-minute game against Borussia Dortmund. On 3 April 2004, he scored his first goal in the Bundesliga. His first season at Stuttgart was a huge success. He played in 31 league games and seven Champions League matches.
His second season was tougher. He had a shorter summer break because of the Euro 2004 tournament. In January 2005, he suffered a foot injury that kept him out for four months. Soon after returning, he tore a ligament in his knee, which ended his season and his time at Stuttgart.
Return to Bayern Munich
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Lahm returned to Bayern Munich in July 2005. Because of his knee injury, he had to focus on recovery first. He finally played his first Bundesliga game for Bayern in November 2005. In the 2005–06 season, he played in 20 league games.
By the 2006–07 season, Lahm was a very important player. He played in all 34 Bundesliga games. He also scored his first goal for the club in a match against VfL Bochum.
Becoming a Leader
In the 2009–10 season, under coach Louis van Gaal, Lahm moved to his favorite position, right-back. He formed a great partnership with winger Arjen Robben. Lahm was also made the vice-captain of the team. That season, Bayern won the league and cup double. They also reached the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final.
In January 2011, the team captain Mark van Bommel left the club. Lahm became the new captain. On 19 May 2012, he led Bayern in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final at their home stadium, the Allianz Arena. Sadly, they lost to Chelsea.
The Historic Treble
The 2012–13 season was one for the history books. As captain, Lahm led Bayern to win the treble. They won the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal (German cup), and the Champions League.
In the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final, Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund 2–1. After the game, Lahm said, "It's incredible – a huge joy and huge relief."
Final Seasons and Retirement
Under new manager Pep Guardiola, Lahm sometimes played as a defensive midfielder. Guardiola called Lahm "perhaps the most intelligent player I have ever trained in my career."
On 4 February 2017, Lahm played his 500th game for Bayern Munich. A few days later, he announced he would retire at the end of the season. His last game was on 20 May 2017. He and teammate Xabi Alonso both retired after the match. Lahm received a huge applause from the crowd.
He was added to the FC Bayern Munich Hall of Fame on 27 May 2017. He won eight Bundesliga titles and the Champions League with the club.
International Career
Lahm began playing for Germany's youth teams. He made his debut for the senior national team on 18 February 2004, at age 20. He was chosen for the UEFA Euro 2004 squad and played in all three of Germany's games.
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was held in Germany. Lahm scored the very first goal of the tournament in the opening game against Costa Rica. It was a fantastic shot from outside the penalty area. He played every single minute of the tournament for Germany. The team finished in third place.
Euro 2008
At UEFA Euro 2008, Lahm scored a last-minute winning goal against Turkey in the semi-final. He called it the most important goal of his career. Germany lost 1–0 to Spain in the final.
2010 FIFA World Cup
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For the 2010 FIFA World Cup, regular captain Michael Ballack was injured. Lahm was chosen to be the new captain. He became the youngest player to ever captain Germany in a World Cup. Germany again reached the semi-finals, where they lost to Spain.
2014 World Cup Victory and Retirement
On 6 September 2013, Lahm played his 100th game for Germany. The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil was the peak of his international career. He started the tournament playing in midfield but moved back to his usual right-back position for the knockout games.
On 13 July 2014, Lahm captained Germany to a 1–0 victory over Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final. It was Germany's fourth World Cup title. Just five days after this incredible achievement, Lahm announced his retirement from international football.
Personal Life
Lahm is a private person. He grew up in Munich and has been a lifelong fan of Bayern Munich. He is involved in charity work and has his own foundation to help children. He is also an ambassador for FIFA's SOS Children's Villages program.
In 2011, he released his autobiography, which means a book about his own life.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | DFB-Pokal | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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| League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bayern Munich II | 2001–02 | Regionalliga Süd | 27 | 2 | — | — | — | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2002–03 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 35 | 1 | ||||
| 2005–06 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 63 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 3 | ||
| Bayern Munich | 2002–03 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005–06 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 1 | ||
| 2007–08 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ||
| 2008–09 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | — | 39 | 4 | |||
| 2009–10 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | — | 53 | 1 | |||
| 2010–11 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 3 | ||
| 2011–12 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | — | 50 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | ||
| 2014–15 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 2 | ||
| 2015–16 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Total | 332 | 12 | 54 | 3 | 117 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 517 | 16 | ||
| Stuttgart (loan) | 2003–04 | Bundesliga | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| 2004–05 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | ||
| Total | 53 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 71 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 448 | 17 | 58 | 3 | 130 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 652 | 22 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Germany | 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 113 | 5 | |
Honours
Bayern Munich
- 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-Ligapokal: 2007
- DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012, 2016
- UEFA Champions League: 2012–13
- UEFA Super Cup: 2013
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2013
Germany
- FIFA World Cup: 2014
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2008
Individual
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2006, 2010
- FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2010
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2008, 2012
- FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2013, 2014
- Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2017
- Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Bronze): 2020
Images for kids
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Philipp Lahm playing against Nani at Euro 2012
See also
In Spanish: Philipp Lahm para niños
