Stefan Effenberg

Stefan Effenberg, born on 2 August 1968, is a German former professional footballer who went on to work as a football pundit. Nicknamed Der Tiger, he was an iconic central midfielder of his era, admired for his leadership, passing range, long-range shooting and physical strength, and equally known as a temperamental and controversial figure. He began at Borussia Moenchengladbach, played for FC Bayern Munich in two spells, spent time at Fiorentina and VfL Wolfsburg, and finished his career in Qatar with Al-Arabi. With Bayern he won three Bundesliga titles and captained the club to the 2001 UEFA Champions League title, and he earned 35 caps for Germany, playing at UEFA Euro 1992 and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He later coached SC Paderborn and served as a sporting director.