50 Top Soccer Player their trade today, based on a combination of current form, potential and overall ability. Ranking determined by a panel of contributors to ESPN's soccer.
Michael Ballack Rank Player 30
Birth name Michael Ballack
Birth date September 26, 1976
Birth place Görlitz, East Germany
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Central Midfielder
Current club Bayer Leverkusen
Number 13
Biography
Michael Ballack is a German professional footballer, who is currently playing for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of his international team. Ballack has worn the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for except for Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002.
He has won the German Footballer of the Year award three times – in 2002, 2003 and 2005.
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Not as active or prolific as he was in his earlier days, but Ballack is still a complete midfielder who excels in all phases of the game. Clever passer, confident on the ball and capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the field.
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