| A staunch and dependable defender, Philipp Lahm | | | | athleticism along with his ability to play both right and |
| plays for Bayern Munich and is also a participant on | | | | left back have allowed him to be a consistent asset |
| the German National Football Team. At only 26 year | | | | to both Bayern Munich and Team Germany. |
| of age, he has played for VFB Stuttgart in addition to | | | | When he isn't busy playing for his club or the German |
| his current role on the Bayern Munich squad. He also | | | | team, Lahm engages in charitable work of many |
| played for the German National Team in the 2004 | | | | sorts. In June of 2007, FIFA sent Lahm and Piotr |
| and 2008 EURO and the 2006 FIFA World Cup | | | | Trochowski to South Africa as advance support for |
| Championships. | | | | this year's FIFA World Cup. While there, Phillip Lahm |
| While he has not received the media attention of so | | | | also visited a local SOS Children's village and took part |
| many other soccer greats, Philipp Lahm has quietly | | | | in a Kick-AIDS initiative event. On his own, Lahm has |
| and consistently worked his way up to being | | | | established a foundation to support underprivileged |
| considered one of the better full backs in the game | | | | children and is an ambassador to SOS Children's |
| today. He was included in the MasterCard All Star | | | | Villages. He was also an ambassador of the 2007, |
| Team in 2006 and the UEFA Team of the | | | | 2008 and 2009 World AIDS Day events. |
| Tournament in 2008. | | | | With so much good work being done both on and |
| Best known for his pacing, dribbling and crossing skills, | | | | off the field, it is certain that we will be hearing more |
| Lahm is considered to have small stature for a | | | | and more about this outstanding young German |
| defender. Looks, however, can be deceiving and his | | | | defensive player in the years to come. |