FIFA World Cup: Top 5 players who played the most number of matches

Maradona lifting the 86 World Cup
Maradona lifting the 86 World Cup

#1 Lothar Matthaeus

Former German captain with the World Cup
Former German captain with the World Cup

Former German captain Lothar Matthaeus led his country to victory in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Matthaus is one of only three players along with Antonio Carbajal and Gianluigi Buffon to have appeared in five editions of the World Cup.

He appeared 25 times, during his stint in the national squad in the 82, 86, 90, 94 and 98 editions of the tournament. A box to box midfielder, Matthaeus guided the side for over two decades, enjoying one of the longest international careers, in the history of the game.

A decorated player in all aspects of the game, winning every trophy in world football, Lothar Matthaeus is a German and football legend. With 150 caps for Germany, he is also the most capped German footballer of all-time.

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