Some absolute superstars have played for Germany, but only the best can make our all-time XI!
Germany are one of the most feared national teams in the world. Period. No discussion.
They have won four World Cups, three European Championships and one Confederations Cup.
Not only that, they have also finished runners-up at three European Championships, four times at the World Cup and picked up the bronze medal at four more World Cups.
Some of the all-time greats have featured for the Mannschaft, so it's not easy to make an ultimate Germany dream team.
We have decided to give it a go after all, though!
Getty ImagesGK: Oliver Kahn
A true Germany legend, Kahn is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful goalkeepers of all time.
He became the first goalkeeper in World Cup history to win the Golden Ball, a feat he achieved at the 2002 World Cup as he helped Germany reach the final, which they lost 2-0 to Brazil.
The former Bayern Munich star sees off competition from the likes of Manuel Neuer and Sepp Maier for the No.1 jersey in this XI, which says a lot about just how good Kahn was throughout his career.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Philipp Lahm
One of the greatest right-backs of all time, Lahm was included in the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups as well as the UEFA Team of the Tournament at the Euro 2008 and 2012.
Lahm captained the Germany side that won the 2014 World Cup at the expense of Argentina, with Mario Gotze netting a dramatic extra-time winner.
At the age of 30, he announced his retirement from international football.
GettyCB: Franz Beckenbauer
One of three footballers in history to have won the World Cup both as player and as manager, Beckenbauer is one of the greatest centre-backs of all time.
The two time Ballon d'Or winner made over 100 appearances for the national team between 1965 and 1977, winning the 1972 European Championship followed by 1974 World Cup glory in his home country.
At that time, West Germany held the honour of being the first European nation to hold both the European Championship and World Cup titles simultaneously. This feat was later matched by France (2000) and Spain (2010).
Imago ImagesCB: Guido Buchwald
Buchwald made his first appearance for the national team in 1983, but was overlooked by coach Franz Beckenbauer in his final squad for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
However, he made a smashing return back to World Cup football when Germany won the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
It was at that World Cup that Buchwald played the best match of his career against Argentina, where he marked Diego Maradona for almost the entire match to keep him quiet.