Sebastian Deisler
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Sebastian Toni Deisler (born 5 January 1980 in Lörrach
) is a former professional football player and a former international player for Germany
. During his career, Deisler was employed as right winger and attacking midfielder.
Having been hailed as the future of German football at the turn of the millennium, Deisler's career proved a disappointment as the midfielder never managed to really tap his full potential due to several cruciate ligament
ruptures and other major injuries, as well as depression. Deisler retired from professional football in January 2007 at the age of 27.
outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach
and played for the club at junior level from 1995 to 1998. He started his professional career at the club in 1998, subsequently making 17 Bundesliga appearances and scoring one goal in the league during the 1998–99 season which saw the Foals finish last.
's replacement as the central figure in Hertha's offence when he tore a synovial membrane in his right knee in October 2001 and missed the rest of the season.
Almost simultaneously, German tabloid Bild made known that an agreement had been reached between the player and FC Bayern Munich
. Deisler was to join Bayern at the beginning of the 2002–03 season and had received a sum of DEM 20 million from the club. Deisler faced immense critique from the fans and the media for not having announced the agreement earlier as well as accepting the payment. Deisler later stated that he was asked to keep silent by the Hertha BSC manager Dieter Hoeneß
to avoid unrest.
Deisler looked to finally break into Bayern first squad from 2004–05 on and was able to play for most part of 2005. After Michael Ballack
's departure to Chelsea, Deisler was about to become the chief in the FC Bayern midfield. However, he damaged the synovial membrane in his right knee again in March 2006 and missed the World Cup on home soil
. Although Deisler came back in November, he felt exhausted and, citing his lack of confidence in ever regaining the necessary stability in his often-injured knee, he announced his retirement on 16 January 2007. Bayern manager Uli Hoeneß stated that Deisler's contract, which ran until 30 June 2009, would not be dissolved but instead be in abeyance. Deisler later stated that he came to the conclusion that he was not made for the football business.
between 2000 and 2006, winning 36 international caps and scoring three goals. He made his debut for the team in a friendly match against the Netherlands
on 23 February 2000 and was also part of the German squad at the Euro 2000 finals four months later, appearing in all three group matches before the Germans disappointingly exited the competition in the first round. On 2 September 2000, he scored his first goal for Germany as he netted the first goal in their 2–0 win over Greece
in the 2002 FIFA World Cup
qualifying.
Due to injuries, he missed the finals of both the 2002
and 2006 FIFA World Cup
s, the latter being held in Germany, as well as the Euro 2004. In 2005, he appeared in all of the German team's five matches at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
in Germany. His last match for the German national team was a friendly against Italy
on 1 March 2006.
National Team
The level of formal education he reached is technical college
. He mentions basketball, food, music and movies as his hobbies
.
In September 2007, Deisler stated that he was in the process of writing a book.
Lörrach
Lörrach is a city in southwest Germany, in the valley of the Wiese, close to the French and the Swiss border. It is the capital of the district of Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg. The biggest industry is the chocolate factory Milka...
) is a former professional football player and a former international player for Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. During his career, Deisler was employed as right winger and attacking midfielder.
Having been hailed as the future of German football at the turn of the millennium, Deisler's career proved a disappointment as the midfielder never managed to really tap his full potential due to several cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligaments are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X. They occur in several joints of the body, such as the knee...
ruptures and other major injuries, as well as depression. Deisler retired from professional football in January 2007 at the age of 27.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Deisler joined his first club, FV Turmringen, when he was only six. At age 15, he was scouted and signed by the Fußball-BundesligaFußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
and played for the club at junior level from 1995 to 1998. He started his professional career at the club in 1998, subsequently making 17 Bundesliga appearances and scoring one goal in the league during the 1998–99 season which saw the Foals finish last.
Hertha BSC
As Borussia Mönchengladbach were relegated at the end of the season, Deisler moved on to Hertha BSC, who offered a participation in the 1999–2000 Champions League. Although only 19 at his arrival and handicapped by a cruciate ligament rupture in 1999, Deisler established himself in the Hertha BSC midfield and was about to become Dariusz WoszDariusz Wosz
Dariusz Wosz is a German former footballer who played mostly as a playmaker. He is coach of the VfL Bochum U-19 team-Early life:Wosz's family migrated to Halle from Polish part of Silesia.-Club career:...
's replacement as the central figure in Hertha's offence when he tore a synovial membrane in his right knee in October 2001 and missed the rest of the season.
Almost simultaneously, German tabloid Bild made known that an agreement had been reached between the player and FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
. Deisler was to join Bayern at the beginning of the 2002–03 season and had received a sum of DEM 20 million from the club. Deisler faced immense critique from the fans and the media for not having announced the agreement earlier as well as accepting the payment. Deisler later stated that he was asked to keep silent by the Hertha BSC manager Dieter Hoeneß
Dieter Hoeneß
Dieter Hoeneß is a former German footballer, who played as a striker.In his playing career, he was mainly associated with Bayern Munich...
to avoid unrest.
Bayern Munich
Deisler arrived at Bayern in summer 2002 having injured his right knee and suffered a further operation in May. Unfortunately, Deisler's time at the club continued in the like manner so that the midfielder only managed 62 league appearances in four and a half years. Due to his injuries, he was unable to establish himself as a constant starter over a longer period of time. At the same time, Deisler struggled to endure the pressure he was exposed to at Bayern and developed a depression for which he was treated as a stationary patient in a Munich clinic from November 2003 on. After several months, Deisler rejoined the squad, but suffered a relapse in October 2004 and received ambulant treatment.Deisler looked to finally break into Bayern first squad from 2004–05 on and was able to play for most part of 2005. After Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack is a German professional footballer, who is currently playing for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of his international team. Ballack has worn the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for except for Kaiserslautern...
's departure to Chelsea, Deisler was about to become the chief in the FC Bayern midfield. However, he damaged the synovial membrane in his right knee again in March 2006 and missed the World Cup on home soil
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. Although Deisler came back in November, he felt exhausted and, citing his lack of confidence in ever regaining the necessary stability in his often-injured knee, he announced his retirement on 16 January 2007. Bayern manager Uli Hoeneß stated that Deisler's contract, which ran until 30 June 2009, would not be dissolved but instead be in abeyance. Deisler later stated that he came to the conclusion that he was not made for the football business.
International career
Deisler played for the German national teamGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
between 2000 and 2006, winning 36 international caps and scoring three goals. He made his debut for the team in a friendly match against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
on 23 February 2000 and was also part of the German squad at the Euro 2000 finals four months later, appearing in all three group matches before the Germans disappointingly exited the competition in the first round. On 2 September 2000, he scored his first goal for Germany as he netted the first goal in their 2–0 win over Greece
Greece national football team
The Greece national football team represents Greece in association football and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece's home ground is Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus and their head coach is Fernando Santos...
in the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
qualifying.
Due to injuries, he missed the finals of both the 2002
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
and 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
s, the latter being held in Germany, as well as the Euro 2004. In 2005, he appeared in all of the German team's five matches at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
in Germany. His last match for the German national team was a friendly against Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
on 1 March 2006.
Club
| Club | Season | Domestic League | Domestic Cup | European Competition | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Bayern Munich | 2006–07 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005–06 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2004–05 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
| 2003–04 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2002–03 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 2002–07 | 62 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 86 | 11 |
| Hertha BSC | 2001–02 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000–01 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | |
| 1999–00 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
| Total | 1999–02 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 71 | 9 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth... |
1998–99 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 1998–99 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Career Totals | 1998–07 | 135 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 176 | 21 |
- Note: In April 2004, Deisler played four times for Bayern Munich's reserve squad in Regionalliga Süd, the then third tier of German football, scoring one goal.
National team
| National Team | Year | Friendlies | International Competition |
Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Germany | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 36 | 3 | |
Honours
Club Titles- BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06 - German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06 - German League CupDFB-LigapokalThe DFB-Ligapokal, or German League Cup, was a German football competition that took place before the start of the Bundesliga season, featuring the top five teams of the previous Fußball-Bundesliga season and the winners of the DFB-Pokal in Germany...
: 2004
National Team
- European Under-18 Football Championship runner-up: 1998
- FIFA Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
Bronze medallist: 20052005 FIFA Confederations Cup-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
Personal life
Deisler has a Brazilian wife named Eunice Dos Santos Santana. The couple share a son named Raphael.The level of formal education he reached is technical college
Fachhochschule
A Fachhochschule or University of Applied Sciences is a German type of tertiary education institution, sometimes specialized in certain topical areas . Fachhochschulen were founded in Germany and later adopted by Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Greece...
. He mentions basketball, food, music and movies as his hobbies
Hobby
A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.- Etymology :A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse...
.
In September 2007, Deisler stated that he was in the process of writing a book.