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Matthias Sammer
Winning Euro 1996 as an attacking sweeper and receiving the Ballon d’Or.
European Championship · Ballon d’Or
- Born
- 5 September 1967
- Birthplace
- Dresden, Germany
More people
Matthias Sammer
Matthias Sammer is a German former footballer and coach whose career crossed the reunification of German football.
Early life
Football family
His father Klaus was a player and coach at Dynamo Dresden.
Dresden academy
Developed through Dynamo’s youth system.
Career
- 1980s
Dynamo Dresden
Played in East Germany and for its national side.
- 1990–1993
New leagues
Moved to Stuttgart and then Inter Milan.
- 1993–1998
Borussia Dortmund
Won major honours before injury ended his playing career.
- 2000s onward
Coaching and direction
Managed Dortmund and held senior football-development roles.
Achievements
European Championship
Was named the tournament’s outstanding player as Germany won.
Ballon d’Or
Received the individual award.
Champions League
Helped Dortmund defeat Juventus in the final.
Beyond football
Two national teams
Represented East Germany and then reunified Germany.
Technical leadership
Worked on player development with the German football association.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗UEFA: Ballon d’Or winners ↗Photo: Harald Bischoff. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
