Philipp Lahm

It doesn't matter if you have the best individual players, as you need to have the best team unit.

— Philipp Lahm

Any business or club has to have a hierarchy. Everybody needs to know and understand his role in the overall structure. Bayern…

— Philipp Lahm

History shows that it is incredibly tough for a defender to be named Footballer of the Year because over the course of…

— Philipp Lahm

We have big goals at Bayern and always want to go as far as possible in each competition and win silverware. But…

— Philipp Lahm

Pep is a super coach! He is excellent. He is the best at analysing an opponent and the concept of a game.…

— Philipp Lahm

In a World Cup you always intend to compete with the best.

— Philipp Lahm

It's not enough to buy good players, one has to develop a team.

— Philipp Lahm

The key is developing your game in both directions: in the build-up, joining the attack at the right moment and also in…

— Philipp Lahm

We should not discuss refereeing performances but support decisions to help their work.

— Philipp Lahm

I have a clear goal: the greatest possible success, the World Cup trophy.

— Philipp Lahm

I experienced how Pep Guardiola worked every day. He had football on his mind round the clock: 'What system does the opponent…

— Philipp Lahm

The most important thing is that we play as a team. It means to attack together but to defend together as well.

— Philipp Lahm

An openly gay footballer would be exposed to abusive comments.

— Philipp Lahm

I'll remember my first league title, my first cup, the Champions League. But also the defeats - that's also part of football.

— Philipp Lahm

Fear mustn't take control of us.

— Philipp Lahm

I'm from Munich. I was born here in this town.

— Philipp Lahm

Whether we have the best individual players doesnt matter, you have to have the best team

— Philipp Lahm

Of course, the moment when the ball hits the net, that's fascinating for kids playing the game and motivates them to join…

— Philipp Lahm

Anybody who has played with Mesut will tell you how intelligent he is as a player. His vision is probably the best…

— Philipp Lahm

Was Effenberg a leader because he projected presence or because he had a presence? There is a difference.

— Philipp Lahm

Every single player has to take responsibility for what they do. Look at the Manchester United team that won the Champions League…

— Philipp Lahm

My first club was FT Gern. I joined through my parents and friends. My father played for them and a friend from…

— Philipp Lahm

Being Bayern captain feels good and I think it's logical a player from Munich should lead FC Bayern on to the pitch.

— Philipp Lahm

I do a lot of things instinctively.

— Philipp Lahm

My first goal was to become a professional footballer.

— Philipp Lahm