Matthias Sammer

Germany · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder, Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-1997

Forward-driving libero who won the Ballon d'Or commanding Dortmund from the back

Nicknames Feuerkopf

81.8OVR#71 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“A role model for other players. He thought like a coach, he was obsessed by football and was a constant critic.”

— Ottmar Hitzfeld, Borussia Dortmund coach · source

Top 10 attributes

Determination94
Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Defensive Positioning92
Interceptions92
Anticipation90
Game Management90
Aggression90
Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership90

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.2

Top Speed77
Acceleration75
Dribbling Speed73
Top Speed with Ball75
Knock-on & Run73
Change of Pace72

Shooting 65.4

Finishing70
Shot Power80
Long Shots74
Volleys62
Curve60
Penalties60
Heading82
Direct Free Kicks50
Shooting Creativity60
Acrobatics56

Passing 77.1

Short Passing88
Long Passing84
Through Balls84
Crossing62
Link-up Play82
Vision86
Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 78.3

Dribbling80
Possession84
First Touch84
Skills & Tricks62
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance88

Movement 80.8

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind74
Attacking Positioning72
Anticipation90
Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 90.5

Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Game Management90
Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 88.0

Defensive Positioning92
Marking88
Interceptions92
Standing Tackle88
Sliding Tackle84
Offside Trap84

Physical 81.1

Strength84
Stamina87
Agility73
Balance80
Recovery86
Reactions82
Hold-up Play66
Aerial Duels82
Aggression90

Mental 88.7

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership90
Selflessness86
Concentration88
Determination94
Tactical Discipline84

Career 69.6

Consistency80
Longevity62
Achievements81
Durability50
Loyalty75

Profile

Born: 5 September 1967
Height: 181 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1985–1998
Prime: 1993-1997

Club career

1985–1990 Dynamo Dresden
1990–1992 VfB Stuttgart
1992–1993 Inter Milan
1993–1998 Borussia Dortmund

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1996

European Cup / Champions League 1

1997 Borussia Dortmund

Continental title 1

1996 UEFA European Championship

League title · DDR-Oberliga Dynamo Dresden 2

1988–89, 1989–90

League title · Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart 1

1991–92

League title · Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund 2

1994–95, 1995–96

Intercontinental Cup 1

1997

DFL-Supercup 2

1995, 1996

Euro Player of the Tournament 1