Top 10 Germans to have played in the English Premier League

#5 Jens Lehmann (Arsenal)

Lehmann was the bedrock for Arsenal’s success in 2003-04

Jens Lehmann joined Arsenal in 2003 from Borussia Dortmund and instantly installed himself as the side’s first-choice goalkeeper for the 2003-04 season. What followed was an incredible first season in England for the German goalkeeper as he featured in each of his side’s games throughout the season.

The Arsenal side remained unbeaten through the season as they cruised to the Premier League title. While the likes of Thierry Henry garnered all the spotlight, there was no denying the heroics of individuals such as Lehmann who laid the foundation for the club’s ascent to the top of English football.

While he did not enjoy great success in subsequent seasons, he was the side’s leading goalkeeper for the most part of the five seasons he spent at the club. The very fact that he was able to remain in contention for the goalkeeper’s position with the German national team when the great Oliver Kahn was in his prime speaks volumes of how highly regarded he was amongst the German football hierarchy.

Lehmann returned to Arsenal in 2010-11 and while he featured in just 1 game, he has left an everlasting mark in the history of the League with his performances for the Gunners.