About Stefan Effenberg
Stefan Effenberg (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtɛfan ˈʔɛfn̩bɛʁk]; born 2 August 1968) is a German football pundit and former professional player. Nicknamed Der Tiger (IPA: [deːɐ̯ ˈtiːɡɐ]), he was known for his leadership skills, passing range, long-range shooting and physical strength as an iconic midfielder of his time, but was also a temperamental and controversial character. In the Bundesliga alone – where he most notably represented Bayern Munich in six seasons across two different spells – Effenberg collected 109 yellow cards, an all-time record at the time of his retirement. With Bayern, he won three Bundesliga titles and captained the club to the UEFA Champions League title in 2001. Effenberg appeared for Germany 35 times and at two international tournaments, UEFA Euro 1992 and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. His international career was marred by frequent run-ins with management. This attracted the interest of Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich, where he scored 19 goals in his first two seasons after his transfer, although the club failed to win any silverware with Effenberg in the lineup. In the Bundesliga alone – where he represented Bayern Munich most notably, in six seasons and in two different spells – Effenberg collected 109 yellow cards, an all-time record at the time of his retirement.
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