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How old was Ballack when he retired?
36
Cologne – Former Germany captain and four-time Bundesliga champion Michael Ballack has officially called time on his career as a professional footballer at the age of 36. The announcement of his retirement was made by his agent Michael Becker on Tuesday.
Why did Ballack leave Bayern?
He wanted to end his career at Stamford Bridge, but the successful double winning side of the 2009/10 season was his last. Ballack wanted a two-year contract, but the club were only willing to offer him one year given he was over 30, so he left to go back to Bayer Leverkusen where he made his name in football.
Why did Ballack wear number 13?
Michael Ballack has also stated that it was the former Leverkusen and German legend Rudi Voller, who convinced him to wear the number 13 for the club. While people may argue that 13 brings bad luck, Ballack has been a decorated player in his career, winning multiple trophies with the number on his back.
How much did Ballack cost Chelsea?
Bankrolled by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Chelsea probably paid more than 25 million euros plus for Ballack. He effectively became a free agent when he turned down a four-year contract at Bayern in September, prompting interest from Manchester United, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
What number was Michael Essien?
6Sabail FK / Midfielder
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Which German footballer died today?
The FC Bayern world is standing still today. The club and all its fans are mourning the death of Gerd Müller, who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 75. He moved to Bayern in July 1964 and played a key role as they were promoted to the Bundesliga the following year, scoring 39 goals in the 1964-65 season.
How old is Michael Ballack the football player?
On 26-9-1976 Michael Ballack was born in Görlitz, Germany. He made his 25 million dollar fortune with Bayern Munich & Chelsea. The football player is currently single, his starsign is Libra and he is now 44 years of age. Where does Michael Ballack live? And how much money does Michael Ballack earn?
When did Michael Ballack start playing for Chelsea?
Ballack had become a prolific goalscorer from midfield, scoring 58 goals for Bayern between 2002 and 2006. He joined Premier League club Chelsea in mid-2006 and won English honours in his first season at the club.
When did Michael Ballack make his Bundesliga debut?
On 28 March 1998, Ballack made his first-team debut-start against Bayer Leverkusen. Ballack made 16 appearances for his new team during the season as the club became the first-ever newly promoted team to lift the Bundesliga title.
When did Michael Ballack sign with Bayern Munich?
In spite of Real Madrid’s interest, Ballack decided to sign with Bayern Munich in a €12.9 million deal in 2002 after his impressive performances in the World Cup. In his first season with the club, Bayern won the Bundesliga with 75 points as well as the DFB-Pokal, with Ballack scoring twice and defeating former club 1.