Through the history of football, some kits are associated with disaster. From inadvertent swastikas to one-off disasters, this is the story of eight
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A hero to many of the game’s greats, a player who struck fear into Paolo Maldini, Cha Bum-kun came to Europe and conquered as it’s first great Asian import
In the history of Bayer Leverkusen, no man has done more, seen more or won more at the club than former goalkeeper and all-round hero, Rüdiger Vollborn
A man of equal talent and controversy, Christoph Daum’s managerial career came so close to greatness but ultimately fell short at key moments
Despite his near-misses, when leading men, when redefining a role and offering hope where none was to be found, Michael Ballack was king
So often the bridesmaid of German football, Bayer Leverkusen have gained the unwanted nickname ‘Neverkusen’ for their multiple trophy near-misses
Between the likes of Ballack, Lucio and Berbatov, and Son, Vidal and Leno recently, Bayer Leverkusen attract talent but rarely hold onto it
If one were to step into the boots of Dimitar Berbatov, the scene would perhaps play out like something from Inception; players sprint at walking pace, their faces contorted with exertion, each…
At his best, Lúcio was a modern, unstoppable libero, sweeping up in defence then breaking out with the ball with no fear and bags of energy and skill