Mario Basler

• Full name: Mario Basler
• Date of birth: December 18, 1968
• Place of birth: Neustadt an der Weinstraße, West Germany
• Nationality: German
• Playing position: Right winger / Attacking midfielder

Club career (selected)

• 1. FC Kaiserslautern (youth and early professional spells)
• Rot-Weiss Essen
• Hertha BSC
• SV Werder Bremen (1994–1996) — key period: won the DFB-Pokal and the German league-cup double in mid-1990s
• FC Bayern Munich (1996–1999) — major success: Bundesliga titles; noted for contributions from free kicks and set pieces
• 1. FC Kaiserslautern (returned 1999–2002) — part of the squad after their 1997 title-winning period
• Later played for Al-Rayyan (Qatar) and smaller German clubs before retirement

International career

• Germany national team (1994–1998)
• Caps: 30 (approx.)
• Goals: 3 (approx.)
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 1996 — part of the Germany squad that won the European Championship

Playing style and highlights

• Renowned for exceptional left-footed free kicks, set-piece delivery and accurate long-range shooting.
• Technically gifted winger with strong crossing ability and flair; also capable of playing centrally as an attacking midfielder.
• Memorable moments include decisive set-piece goals and contributions to Bayern Munich’s domestic titles and Germany’s Euro 1996 triumph.

After football

• Worked as a coach and football pundit; held managerial roles at lower-division German clubs.
• Known for a colorful personality and outspoken comments in media appearances.

Honours (selected)

• UEFA European Championship: 1996 (with Germany)
• Bundesliga titles (with Bayern Munich)
• DFB-Pokal (with Werder Bremen and/or Bayern Munich during his career)