Circumstances meant Johan Micoud didn’t get the acclaim his talent deserved, but the adulation of those in Bremen more than makes up for it
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In 2010, Mesut Özil was untouchable for Werder and Germany. He was elegant, audacious and daring. He was, and always will be, unapologetically, Özil
Between the DFB-Pokal, UEFA Cup and Bundesliga, Werder Bremen and rivals Hamburg would unforgettably face each other four times in 19 days in 2009
Gnabry’s career thus far has been good and he’s able to better it in the coming years, he is sure to go down as one of the best German talents of his era
Despite issues with his weight and attitude, Aílton was to overcome his challenges and display his undoubted talent in Germany at Werder Bremen
Despite failing to reach the heights many predicted, Diego has left a generation of fans with moments of genius to savour for years to come
Leonardo Da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Life is full of complexities, yet success often derives from the simplest of acts. For Kevin De Bruyne, that simple act was scoring…
WITH CREATIVE ATTACKING FOOTBALLERS there tends to be stand-out, pivotal moments in their careers; wonderful flashes of genius or spectacular goals that are fondly recalled after they retire. There are countless examples.…
Had Wynton Rufer been Italian or German – and not a Kiwi – he would be recognised as one of the greatest goalscorers in modern European football
Werder Bremen were in trouble. Viktor Skrypnyk’s side was only one point above the relegation zone entering the winter break during the 2015/16 Bundesliga season. Thankfully, Bremen managed to pick up a…
IT IS FRIGHTENING the rate at which our childhood heroes are retiring from football – slowly descending away from the turf, slipping out from the present and into a deep-sea of nostalgia…