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Michael Ballack (German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaːʔeːl ˈbalak]; born 26 September 1976) is a German retired footballer. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of the German national team. Ballack wore the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for, save for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002. He won the German Footballer of the Year award three times – in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Ballack was known for his passing range, powerful shot, physical strength and commanding presence in midfield.

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Ballack with Chelsea in 2008.
Ballack with Chelsea in 2008.
Ballack in action against Fulham in December 2009.
Ballack in action against Fulham in December 2009.
Ballack converting a penalty for Germany at the 2005 Confederations Cup in a match against Australia
Ballack converting a penalty for Germany at the 2005 Confederations Cup in a match against Australia
Ballack on the ground with the ankle injury in the 2010 FA Cup Final that eventually ruled him out of the World Cup after a tackle from Boateng (23).
Ballack on the ground with the ankle injury in the 2010 FA Cup Final that eventually ruled him out of the World Cup after a tackle from Boateng (23).
  
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