Who is the best defender in Germany national team history?

From legendary sweepers to modern-era giants of the backline, Germany has produced defenders who set the standard for the world. Who is the greatest?

1. 1
   Philipp Lahm

   Germany's exceptional captain and 2014 World Cup winner who is considered the greatest full-back of his generation and possibly of all time.
   1000pts

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2. 2
   Mats Hummels

   Germany's technically outstanding centre-back who was the defensive leader of the 2014 World Cup-winning team.
   814pts
3. 3
   Andreas Brehme

   Germany's dependable left-back who scored the winning penalty in the 1990 World Cup final against Argentina.
   666pts
4. 4
   Friedrich (Fritz) Walter

   Germany's legendary captain from the 1950s who led Germany to the 1954 World Cup miracle — often played as an attacking midfielder but was a defensive linchpin.
   666pts
5. 5
   Paul Breitner

   Germany's attacking left-back who scored in the 1974 World Cup final and was one of the most complete defenders of his era.
   0pts
6. 6
   Karl-Heinz Schnellinger

   Germany's classic left-back of the 1960s who was one of the most accomplished defenders of his era at international level.
   0pts
7. 7
   Benedikt Höwedes

   Germany's versatile defender who played out of position at left-back throughout the 2014 World Cup and was part of the triumphant squad.
   0pts

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