Difficult for me, I'm a big fan of Podolski. He has a wicked shot and can finish smartly, a bit like v. Persie, but I think Bastian Schweinsteiger gets my vote. Switching from the wing to a CM position has unleashed his hidden potential, great vision, passing, and he never stops running. A true CM machine!
Michael Ballack for me. He always gave 110%. I'm just dissapointed with the way Lowe is pushing him out of the team, a legend like him should be given a proper farewell
Well the thing is that Ballack would be holding the team back at the moment.
Khedira(?) and Schweinsteiger balance themselves out well in the midfield. With Ballack in the line up you would have to sacrifice one of them which will more likely be Khedira and then then Bastian would be forced to move into a deeper role where he would have to concentrate on both winning the ball as well as creating the play. The current German system relies more on Schweinsteiger and his excellent distribution and playmaking skills
Neuer definitely. Amazing goalie for his age. Also extremely sharp about handling really awkward questions in interviews. I love Mueller too. So much talent and so young. Thankfully Poldi is back to Koeln and so much better there. Klose.... I just wish he'd find somewhere to suit him. He's a beast in internationals, but can't seem to find a club niche
Miro Klose(32) and Arne Friedrich(31) from old generation(Seriously I'm using the phrase old generation when the average age of the team is 25 years!) From the young players Basti, Lahm, Mullaer, Ozil, Kroos, Neuer. Badstuber is my least fav as to me he isn't impressive enough in Bayern Munich. (Its just my opinion, not necessary its valid or something)
2 years ago
Podolski is my favourite. Klose as well, he's an absolute legend. I can't remember the NT without him anymore; it's going to be a very sad day when he retires. Neuer also worked his way into my top 3. He's a brilliant goalie and at his age he can still get so much better
Poldi is my fav too. Its a matter of sorrow that Germany's two successful strikers have very bad luck when it comes to the club Bayern Munich! God knows what with them and FCB Neuer is seriously good. Way better than Butt and Kraft(FCB). His ball distribution is fantastic