CHRISTIAN ZIEGE
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 2.5 | £1.3M |
Christian Ziege
- Full name: Christian Ziege
- Date of birth: February 1, 1972
- Place of birth: West Berlin, West Germany
- Position: Left back / Left midfielder (primarily left wing-back)
- Nationality: German
- Senior club career (selected highlights):
- FC Bayern Munich (1990–1997) — Developed into a first-team player; won Bundesliga title(s) and domestic cups.
- AC Milan (1997–1999) — Played in Serie A and European competitions.
- Newcastle United (1999–2000) — Brief spell in the English Premier League.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (2000–2004) — Returned to the Bundesliga, regular starter.
- Tottenham Hotspur (2004–2005) — Helped Spurs in Premier League and cup competitions.
- Everton (loan, 2005) — Short loan spell in the Premier League.
- International career (Germany):
- Germany U21 and senior national team.
- Senior caps: 72 appearances for Germany (1993–2004).
- Senior goals: 9 goals for Germany.
- Tournaments: UEFA Euro 1996 (winner), UEFA Euro 2000, FIFA World Cup 1998.
- Notable: Key left-sided player in Germany’s Euro 1996 winning campaign, contributing with set-piece delivery and attacking runs from defense.
- Style of play: Renowned for pace, crossing ability, set-piece skill (free kicks and corners), and ability to play both defensively and further up the left flank.
- Post-playing career: Transitioned into coaching and punditry; held coaching roles at club level and worked in youth development and assistant/manager positions.
- Honours (selected):
- UEFA European Championship: 1996 (with Germany)
- Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles with Bayern Munich (early 1990s)
- Domestic and European appearances with top clubs in Germany, Italy, and England.
Summary: Christian Ziege is a former German international known for his success with the national team (Euro 1996) and a club career spanning Bayern Munich, AC Milan, and Premier League sides among others. He combined defensive duties with strong attacking contributions down the left wing and was especially noted for his set-piece delivery.