Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Philipp Lahm
21/10/2026
In a column for the German newspaper Die Zeit, Lahm called for tough consequences for Manchester City and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The column supported criticism of how the club and governing body were being handled. In May 2026 he also said a return to Bayern Munich in a leadership role was not currently on the table, as he is busy with his advisory work for VfB Stuttgart and his foundation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German former professional footballer who played as a full-back or midfielder and is widely regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of all time. He captained Bayern Munich and captained Germany to the 2014 FIFA World Cup title before retiring from international football. |
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| Playing Style | Known for overlapping runs, stamina and cutting inside from the flank to shoot or pass, and was able to play on both sides of defence. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
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Personal Life
| Public Profile | Known as a private person |
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| Foundation | Runs the Philipp-Lahm-Stiftung, which supports projects for disadvantaged children |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Claudia Schattenberg (married 14/07/2010) |
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Family
| Spouse | Claudia Schattenberg |
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| Children | 2 |
Career
| Youth Career | Joined the Bayern Munich youth academy at age eleven |
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| Bayern Munich II | Played for the reserve side from 2001 |
| Senior Debut for Bayern Munich | 13/11/2002 |
| Loan to VfB Stuttgart | 2003–2005 |
| Return to Bayern Munich | 2005 |
| Bayern Munich Captaincy | Long-time captain of Bayern Munich |
| Retirement from Club Football | Announced after the 2016–17 Bundesliga season |
| International Career | Senior Germany debut in 2004; 113 appearances and 5 goals (2004–2014) |
| Germany Captaincy | Captained Germany, winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup |
| International Retirement | Retired from international football after the 2014 World Cup |
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| Post-Retirement Roles | Advisor to VfB Stuttgart from September 2022 |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame on 22/10/2022 |
| Tournament Director | Served as tournament director for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany |
Style Quotient
| Playing Position | Full-back or midfielder |
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| Preferred Foot | Right-footed |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was runner-up with the Germany youth team at the 2002 UEFA European U19 Championship | |
| 2. Published an autobiography in 2011, Der feine Unterschied, which became a bestseller in Germany | |
| 3. Became the first player to captain winning teams in the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, a domestic league and a domestic cup |
