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Lothar Matthäus

German association football player, manager, and pundit (born 1961)

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Lothar Matthäus is a German soccer player, coach, and sports commentator born in 1961 who is recognized as one of the sport's notable figures. He matters because of his significant career in professional football, both during his playing years and in his subsequent roles managing teams and providing expert analysis.

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Lothar Herbert Matthäus ( German pronunciation: [ˈloːtaʁ maˈtɛːʊs] ; born 21 March 1961) is a German football pundit and former professional player and manager. He captained West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and was awarded the Ballon d'Or. In 1991, he was named the first FIFA World Player of the Year, and remains the only German to have received the award. He was also included in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020.