Effenberg
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Stefan Effenberg (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtɛfan ˈʔɛfn̩bɛʁk]; born 2 August 1968) is a German former footballer who most recently acted as sporting director for KFC Uerdingen 05. A midfielder, he was known for his leadership skills, passing range, shooting ability, and physical strength, but was also a temperamental and controversial character.
In the Bundesliga alone – where he represented Bayern Munich most notably, in six seasons and in two different spells – Effenberg collected 109 yellow cards, an all-time record at the time of his retirement. With Bayern, he won three Bundesligas and captained the club to the UEFA Champions League title in 2001.
In a career which was cut short after a run-in with the management, Effenberg played for Germany on more than 30 occasions, representing the nation in UEFA Euro 1992 and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. His nickname is Der Tiger (IPA: [deːɐ̯ ˈtiːɡɐ], "the tiger").
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