Marked Maradona
Given a central role in limiting Argentina’s captain in the final.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Lothar Matthäus
West GermanyCentral midfielder / sweeper
Lothar Matthäus was a complete midfielder and later sweeper who became one of Germany’s greatest players. He played in the 1986 final, captained West Germany to the 1990 World Cup and starred for Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich. Lothar Matthäus represented West Germany at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
At a glance
Career snapshot
- Nationality
- West Germany
- Position
- Central midfielder / sweeper
- Senior clubs
- 3
Biography
The full story
His duels with Maradona connect the 1986 and 1990 finals and two defining World Cup generations.
Club career
Career journey
1979–1984
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Began his top-level career.
1984–1988
Bayern Munich
First major Bayern spell.
1988–1992
Inter Milan
Won Serie A and the UEFA Cup.
1992–2000
Bayern Munich
Returned for a long second spell.
International
West Germany and the 1986 World Cup
Lothar Matthäus represented West Germany at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
- 1986 World Cup
- 1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
- Final
- Argentina 3–2 West Germany
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca
Honours
Major achievements
1986FIFA World CupRunner-up
1990FIFA World CupChampion and captain
1990Ballon d’OrWinner
1991FIFA World Player of the YearWinner
Story
Defining moments
World champion captain
Led West Germany to the title in Italy.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Began his top-level career.
Bayern Munich
First major Bayern spell.
Database coverage
What Footballopedia currently links
These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.
- World Cup editions
- 2
- Observed starts
- 2
- Captain starts
- 1
- Linked goals
- 1
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 2
Research
Sources
- FIFAArgentina 3-2 West Germany — 1986 World Cup finalhttps://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/1986mexico/news/worldcupathome-argentina-v-west-germany--mexico-1986-3070259
- DFBGermany national team archivehttps://www.dfb.de/