Michael Ballack is a German former professional footballer. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of the Germany national team. Ballack wore the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for, except 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002. He won the German Footballer of the Year award three times – in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Ballack was known for his passing range, powerful shot, physical strength and commanding presence in midfield.
Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry is a French former professional footballer who primarily played as a winger, preferably on the left side, and was known for his pace, energy, skill, and precise passing. While with Bayern Munich, he was regarded as one of the best players in the world. The previous talisman of the French national team, Zinedine Zidane, once referred to Ribéry as the "jewel of French football".
René Adler is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Ulrich "Uli" Hoeneß is a German football executive and former professional player who played as a forward. He played for West Germany at one World Cup and two European Championships, winning one tournament of each competition. During his playing career, he was mainly associated with Bayern Munich, where he won three Bundesliga titles and three European Cups.
Dieter Hoeneß is a German former professional football player and executive. A forward in his playing career, Hoeneß was mainly associated with Bayern Munich. After retiring, he stayed connected with football, working extensively in directorial capacities for several clubs. Hoeneß represented West Germany at the 1986 World Cup.
The 2006–07 Bundesliga was the 44th season of the Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. It began on 11 August 2006 and ended on 19 May 2007. Bayern Munich were the defending champions.
Dieter Herzog is a former German international football player.
Dieter-Klaus Hecking is a German football manager and former professional player. He played for Hannover 96 and Eintracht Braunschweig. He returned to manage Hannover despite the long-standing and bitter rivalry between the two clubs.
Michael Wiesinger is a German football manager and former player who last coached 1. FC Nürnberg.
Dieter Eckstein is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Dieter Schatzschneider is a German former footballer who formerly held the record for the highest number of 2. Bundesliga goals (154). He is well-known mostly for being associated with Hannover 96, for whom he is also their record goalscorer.
1. Fußball-Club Köln 01/07 e. V. II, commonly known as simply 1. FC Köln II, is a German football team based in Cologne. It is the reserve team of German association football club 1. FC Köln.
Michael Javier Ortega Dieppa is a Colombian football midfielder.
Thomas Herbst is a German football manager and former player. He was most recently the head coach of FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin.
Dieter Versen is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Dieter Zorc was a German footballer who played as a defender. He was the father of Michael Zorc.
Klaus-Dieter Dewinski is a retired German football defender.
Dieter Lemke was a German football forward.
The 1995–96 Bayern Munich season was their 95th season of existence and 31st Bundesliga season.
Dieter Paucken is a German footballer who plays for FC Cosmos. In September 2006 he scored the ARD's Goal of the Month.
