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Public records list Matthias Sammer as an association football player and association football coach. Matthias Sammer was born in Dresden, Saxony, Germany on September 5, 1967. The age as of 2026 is 58. Recorded honors include German Footballer of the Year (1995, 1996), Ballon d'Or (1996), Osgar (2003) and 1 more. The listed height is 181 cm.
My Take
Matthias Sammer fascinates me because he was a defender who thought like a playmaker. Winning the 1996 Ballon d'Or as a sweeper is almost unheard of, and it speaks to a footballing intelligence that read the whole pitch rather than just one zone. Rising out of Dresden in East Germany, he carried a winner's mentality through play, coaching, and front-office roles in German football. Injury cut his playing days short, which I still find a shame. To me he represents a rare blend of discipline, vision, and authority that few in the game ever combine so completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthias Sammer
- Name (Japanese)
- マティアス・ザマー
- Reading
- まてぃあす・ざまー
- Born
- September 5, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Dresden, Saxony, Germany
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1995 German Footballer of the Year
- 1996 Ballon d'Or
- 1996 German Footballer of the Year
- 2003 Osgar
- 2018 German Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthias Sammer born?
Born September 5, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Matthias Sammer from?
Matthias Sammer is from Dresden, Saxony, Germany.
What does Matthias Sammer do?
Matthias Sammer works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Matthias Sammer?
Matthias Sammer is 181 cm.
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