Klinsmann was the shining hero of the 2006 World Cup when Bayern took him on. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Our sport needs lethal strikers, goalscorers, heroes. But football is much more than the moment of triumph. — Philipp Lahm Football Copy Share Image
At Euro 2004 - my first as a player - Greece won the title. A team nobody thought could win it. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I have played football since I was five years old. This is my core skill and it will always remain so. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
It is something special when you play a final at home in your own stadium. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Was Effenberg a leader because he projected presence or because he had a presence? There is a difference. — Philipp Lahm Difference Copy Share Image
History shows that it is incredibly tough for a defender to be named Footballer of the Year because over the course of… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Maybe modern tactics mean that making the switch from defence to midfield is easier. Many years ago, full backs were more limited… — Philipp Lahm Defence Copy Share Image
It's obvious that I'd like to keep the captain's armband. The job gives me a great deal of enjoyment. Why should I… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Big teams need a core of players who have their roots at their clubs, who grow with their clubs and who embody… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I experienced how Pep Guardiola worked every day. He had football on his mind round the clock: 'What system does the opponent… — Philipp Lahm Day Copy Share Image
We can never achieve perfect football at Bayern because the game is always changing. There are always new influences and different styles. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
When I think back to the 2006 World Cup on home soil, we came close but nobody really expected us to get… — Philipp Lahm Football Copy Share Image
To achieve success in this game you need specific talents and attributes. But we also have to adapt to the fact that… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
We practically only practiced fitness under Klinsmann, there was very little technical instruction and the players themselves discussed the way they would… — Philipp Lahm Fitness Copy Share Image
It's our responsibility as experienced and successful players to manage our powers in order to be able to give 100 per cent… — Philipp Lahm Football Copy Share Image
As a young footballer I used to look up to a number of stars for inspiration and I understand what Bhaichung must… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Every single player has to take responsibility for what they do. Look at the Manchester United team that won the Champions League… — Philipp Lahm Football Copy Share Image
I consider it a privilege and duty to pass on the experience and knowledge I have accumulated in 20 years of experience… — Philipp Lahm Duty Copy Share Image
I have climbed every step of the football ladder, from kicking a ball about in Munich's Olympic Park to becoming a junior… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
If you want to measure yourself with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United, you, as Bayern Munich, need a philosophy. That must be… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I'm lucky to have played two different positions. But of course the experience I gained as a full back - knowledge of… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
We have always found it easier, and still do, when the opponent plays football as well, when they don't just think in… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
