Andreas Brehme

• Full name: Andreas Brehme
• Date of birth: 9 November 1960
• Place of birth: Hessisch Lichtenau, West Germany
• Nationality: German
• Position: Left back / Full back (also played as wing-back and occasionally in midfield)
• Notable clubs:
  • SV Norden (youth)
  • SV Arminia Bielefeld (early career)
  • 1. FC Saarbrücken
  • FC Bayern Munich
  • Inter Milan (successful spell in Italy)
  • 1. FC Kaiserslautern (two spells: 1990–1992 and 1998–1999)
• Years at 1. FC Kaiserslautern: 1990–1992 (first spell), returned 1998–1999 before retirement
• International career:
  • West Germany / Germany national team caps: 86
  • Goals for national team: 8
  • Major achievements: Scored the winning penalty in the 1990 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina (Germany 1–0 Argentina, extra time), helping West Germany win the tournament.
• Style and strengths: Accurate set-piece and penalty taker, excellent left-footed delivery, tactically intelligent full-back with strong defensive awareness and attacking runs.
• Honours (selected):
  • FIFA World Cup: 1990 (West Germany)
  • Serie A: with Inter Milan (1988–89)
  • UEFA Cup: with Inter Milan (1990–91)
  • DFB-Pokal: with 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1995–96) — note: Brehme was not part of that exact squad, listed here as club honour historically associated with the team; his personal honours include domestic cups and league success with other clubs
• After playing career: Worked as a coach and assistant at various clubs and had roles in football management and punditry.

Legacy: Andreas Brehme is remembered as one of Germany’s best full-backs of his generation, renowned for his left foot, versatility, and the decisive World Cup final penalty in 1990. His spells at Bayern, Inter and Kaiserslautern marked a successful club career across Germany and Italy.