THIS IS WHERE I TELL YOU ABOUT AWESOMENESS
So somebody mentioned something about rec'cing teams to newbies and someone else said that this place needed more Germans, therefore I am ready to introduce you to the BEST TEAM ON EARTH:
◦"Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win."
Why are they the #1 most awesomest of awesome? Well
1) The Pedigree
Taken straight from TVTropes:
•The German football team. Only missed two World Cups they couldn't enter (one due to the Depression, other due to not having a national federation). Out of the 17 they qualified, twelve semifinals, seven finals, and three titles (and only once didn't reach the quarterfinals, due to falling in round 1).
(aka The team that everyone immediately goes 'Oh, shit' when they end up in a round with them.)
To add to that - there are currently two German players sitting pretty at 14 total World Cup goals; only one less than the record held by the Brazilian Ronaldo. Currently, this are sitting pretty with 24 points in the Euro qualification table and have been the first team to qualify.
Oh yeah - this is totally 100% true by the way:
I should also emphasize the fact that the German NT is very much a team - there are many players that can either be lackluster or incredible on their own but put togther they are fantastic. Along with that each and every one of them speaks about how playing is a team effort, and that not one player deserves all the credit.
2) The Bromances
Yeah, we're not running low on that.
3) The Fashun
When you're supporting your country, you obviously want to dress your best. Besides that though, these boys are sponsored by companies like Mercedes-Benz and do photoshoots for several fashion companies. If you are a player for the German NT, you must represent yourself in style.
They even did a black and white photo book for the 2010 World Cup team for goodness sake!
4) The Players
I mean, really? Do I have to explain this?
German NT is like the Ouran Host Club of football. Whatever you're into, there is a player who will fit your particular kin, er, tastes. ;)
(Current) Important People You Should Be Able To Pretend To Know Things About
Jogi (Joachim) Löw
The calm, collected coach of the team. Alwys looks fashionable, may or may not get caught on camera picking his nose. Few people can understand why he picks who he does but somehow, his decisions work out fantastically well.
Philipp Lahm
The current captain of the team One of, if not THE best fullbacks in the world. Also captain of Bayern Munich and a serious Nintendo fanboy.
Philipp Lahm also has a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease, just to forewarn you. That said, he is also very outspoken about homophobia and has gone on record more than once saying that his teammates are his teammates, regardless of their sexuality. He also takes part in his very own charity and likes bunnies and horses (no, really).
Had a serious tennis table rivalry going with another Mannschafter, Arne Friedrich.
Manuel Neuer
While the circumstances around his promotion to Germany's #1 goalkeeper were anything but good, Neuer has now earned his place at the top. Neuer is an incredible keeper and arguably one of the best in the world now. He's very calm and intimidating in the net and if you want to see just how amazing he can be, I recommend last year's Champions League game between Manchester United and Schalke 04.
Currently plays for Bayern Munich. Neuer also spearheads his own charity.
Miroslav Klose
14 World Cup Goals. 62 goals total for Germany (six behind Gerd Müller). The only player to have scored five or more goals in consecutive World Cups, as well as the only player to have scored at least four in three different tournaments (2002, 2006, 2010).
I could let that stand for pretty much how awesome this guy is but the most amazing part? Miroslav Klose doesn't take credit for it. An overall very humble, quiet player who is said to work twice as hard as anyone else and when he does well, says it's because of his team.
It says a lot that in many competitions when it comes to trading jerseys, the opposite team members go to Miroslav Klose first.
Klose just started playing for FC Lazio in Italy, where he seems to be receiving a warm welcome.
I have yet to mention Bastian Schweinsteiger, considered one of the absolute must-haves of the midfield, Mesut Özil, now widely considered one of the best and most creative up-and-comers that plays for Real Madrid, Sami Khederia, or some dorktastic ballboy named Thomas Müller.
So yes, it's biased, but with all the up and coming talent and the solid players that are ready to guide them, Germany is, as always, going to be a team to watch and most certainly a team to effectively destroy the competition. They play in friendlies, qualifications, and tournaments throughout the year.
Now that I have done that it is up to the rest of you! Why is your team awesome? WHAT makes your team awesome? WHO is the awesome on your team? bet it cannot beat this <3 <3 <3
◦"Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win."
Why are they the #1 most awesomest of awesome? Well
1) The Pedigree
Taken straight from TVTropes:
•The German football team. Only missed two World Cups they couldn't enter (one due to the Depression, other due to not having a national federation). Out of the 17 they qualified, twelve semifinals, seven finals, and three titles (and only once didn't reach the quarterfinals, due to falling in round 1).
(aka The team that everyone immediately goes 'Oh, shit' when they end up in a round with them.)
To add to that - there are currently two German players sitting pretty at 14 total World Cup goals; only one less than the record held by the Brazilian Ronaldo. Currently, this are sitting pretty with 24 points in the Euro qualification table and have been the first team to qualify.
Oh yeah - this is totally 100% true by the way:
Click to viewI should also emphasize the fact that the German NT is very much a team - there are many players that can either be lackluster or incredible on their own but put togther they are fantastic. Along with that each and every one of them speaks about how playing is a team effort, and that not one player deserves all the credit.
2) The Bromances
Yeah, we're not running low on that.
3) The Fashun
When you're supporting your country, you obviously want to dress your best. Besides that though, these boys are sponsored by companies like Mercedes-Benz and do photoshoots for several fashion companies. If you are a player for the German NT, you must represent yourself in style.
They even did a black and white photo book for the 2010 World Cup team for goodness sake!
4) The Players
I mean, really? Do I have to explain this?
German NT is like the Ouran Host Club of football. Whatever you're into, there is a player who will fit your particular kin, er, tastes. ;)
(Current) Important People You Should Be Able To Pretend To Know Things About
Jogi (Joachim) Löw
The calm, collected coach of the team. Alwys looks fashionable, may or may not get caught on camera picking his nose. Few people can understand why he picks who he does but somehow, his decisions work out fantastically well.
Philipp Lahm
The current captain of the team One of, if not THE best fullbacks in the world. Also captain of Bayern Munich and a serious Nintendo fanboy.
Philipp Lahm also has a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease, just to forewarn you. That said, he is also very outspoken about homophobia and has gone on record more than once saying that his teammates are his teammates, regardless of their sexuality. He also takes part in his very own charity and likes bunnies and horses (no, really).
Had a serious tennis table rivalry going with another Mannschafter, Arne Friedrich.
Manuel Neuer
While the circumstances around his promotion to Germany's #1 goalkeeper were anything but good, Neuer has now earned his place at the top. Neuer is an incredible keeper and arguably one of the best in the world now. He's very calm and intimidating in the net and if you want to see just how amazing he can be, I recommend last year's Champions League game between Manchester United and Schalke 04.
Currently plays for Bayern Munich. Neuer also spearheads his own charity.
Miroslav Klose
14 World Cup Goals. 62 goals total for Germany (six behind Gerd Müller). The only player to have scored five or more goals in consecutive World Cups, as well as the only player to have scored at least four in three different tournaments (2002, 2006, 2010).
I could let that stand for pretty much how awesome this guy is but the most amazing part? Miroslav Klose doesn't take credit for it. An overall very humble, quiet player who is said to work twice as hard as anyone else and when he does well, says it's because of his team.
It says a lot that in many competitions when it comes to trading jerseys, the opposite team members go to Miroslav Klose first.
Klose just started playing for FC Lazio in Italy, where he seems to be receiving a warm welcome.
I have yet to mention Bastian Schweinsteiger, considered one of the absolute must-haves of the midfield, Mesut Özil, now widely considered one of the best and most creative up-and-comers that plays for Real Madrid, Sami Khederia, or some dorktastic ballboy named Thomas Müller.
So yes, it's biased, but with all the up and coming talent and the solid players that are ready to guide them, Germany is, as always, going to be a team to watch and most certainly a team to effectively destroy the competition. They play in friendlies, qualifications, and tournaments throughout the year.
Now that I have done that it is up to the rest of you! Why is your team awesome? WHAT makes your team awesome? WHO is the awesome on your team? bet it cannot beat this <3 <3 <3