5 German Legends who have graced the Premier League

Modified Feb 27, 2017 12:17 GMT

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Jens Lehman of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackpool and Arsenal at Bloomfield Road on April 10, 2011 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Lehman played all 38 games in Arsenal’s Invincibles season

#3 Dietmar Hamann

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: (L-R) Ivan Campo of Bolton Wanderers holds off Dietmar Hamann of Liverpool during the Barclays Premiership match between Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers at Anfield on April 9, 2006 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Hamann had a very successful 7-year stint in Merseyside

Hamann began his career with Bayern Munich in Germany and after five fruitful seasons in Bavaria, he moved to England, joining Newcastle United.

Reputed for being a tough, no-nonsense defensive midfielder, Hamann made 31 appearances and scored five goals for the Magpies before moving to Liverpool the next season. In his 7-year stint at the Anfield club, he anchored Liverpool’s midfield and significantly contributed to impressive defensive records at the club under both Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez.

He won the treble in his second season with the club and followed that up with victories in the FA Cup and the League Cup. But his greatest achievement will be the comeback victory against AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2005 as he helped the Reds win their first European trophy in over 20 years.

He made over 200 appearances for the Merseyside club and became a fan-favorite before eventually moving to Manchester City in 2006 where he made a further 71 appearances.

Edited by Staff Editor