Description: (German Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder and Defender)
Matthias Sammer is a German retired professional football player who played as a defensive midfielder for East Germany from 1986 to 1990 and for Germany from 1990 to 1997. In 1996, he helped Germany win the UEFA European Championship title, where he was adjudged the best player of the tournament. Subsequently, Matthias Sammer was honored with the prestigious Ballon d'Or.