Bayern Munich defender, David Alaba is the only footballer
with links to Nigeria named by celebrated German newspaper,
Bild in its ranking of the Top 100 Players to grace the
Bundesliga.
Surprisingly, retired Nigeria internationals Austin Okocha,
Sunday Oliseh and Jonathan Akpoborie were not considered
for selection, but ex Eintracht Frankfurt hero, Tony Yeboah
made the final cut.
Though Okocha, Oliseh and Akpoborie were not endorsed by
the Berlin-based publication, the trio excelled at Eintracht
Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart.
Austria international David Alaba was ranked in 98th spot
behind ex VfB Stuttgart defensive midfielder, Sami Khedira,
who now turns out for Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old had been on the books of Bayern Munich
since 2008, and had appeared 113 times in the Bundesliga,
scoring 9 goals. The talented wing back, whose stock is
increasing every year, was German champion in 2010, 2013
and 2014.
The top 10 were made up entirely of Germans and there were
three players, who still play in the Bundesliga – Manuel Neuer,
Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm – who became
world champions last year.
German football icon, Franz Beckenbauer followed by Gerd
Müller and Lothar Matthaus are the top three players in that
order.
A panel of renowned football experts, including Ottmar Hitzfeld
and Otto Rehhagel determined the players that made the list.
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