Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack
Michael Ballackis a retired German footballer. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of the German national team. Ballack wore the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for except for Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 125 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002. He won the German Footballer of the Year award three times – in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Ballack was...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth26 September 1976
CityGorlitz, Germany
age chance chelsea club england good last league move strong top
At the age of 29 this is my last chance to make a move abroad. Chelsea is a top club that is very strong in the league in England and play very, very good in international competition.
best good memories
We have good memories of the stadium, one of the best in Germany.
biggest cup good score side together
That we can't score is our biggest problem. Now we have to see we can get a good side together for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
assume conversation feeling good
We've talked. You can assume that I had a good feeling during that conversation. I have a feeling for myself and I know what I want.
behind face good played run team together
We'll face a very good U.S. team that's played together a lot and that has a good run behind it.
good hard stay
It's hard to stay here when one has good possibilities,
anyone good nor spoke spoken
I spoke with Bayern and it was a good discussion. That is where things stand. I haven't spoken with anyone else, nor do I want to.
compact
We have to be very compact in the midfield.
serious signed
There have been serious talks. Nothing has been signed yet but I know what I want.
climbed game played pulled rankings skin
When we played them at the 2002 World Cup, it was a game we pulled by the skin of our teeth, we were lucky. They've climbed up the rankings and no one has noticed. Sometimes they are underestimated by the public.
title
We will not give anything away in the title race.
against arsenal capable four goals home scoring shown three
We are capable of scoring three or four goals at home and have shown that already against Arsenal and Ajax.
lost
We're disappointed at the draw. Nothing is lost though.
serious signed
I am in serious negotiations with Chelsea. Nothing is signed yet, but I know what I want.