Germany 2006 Training kit XL

Condition: ★★★★★  

An extremely rare training top from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The size is XL and manufactured by Adidas.

The German national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup was the host nation, and the team performed admirably, finishing in third place. The tournament was held in Germany, and the team was led by Jürgen Klinsmann as head coach, with Joachim Löw as his assistant coach.

Team Overview

• Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann
• Captain: Michael Ballack
• Key Players:
  • Miroslav Klose (Top scorer of the tournament with 5 goals)
  • Michael Ballack (Midfield general and captain)
  • Philipp Lahm (Standout defender and later captain in subsequent tournaments)
  • Lukas Podolski (Emerging young talent, later named Best Young Player of the tournament)
  • Jens Lehmann (Goalkeeper, famous for his performance in the penalty shootout against Argentina)

Squad

Goalkeepers:

• Jens Lehmann
• Oliver Kahn
• Timo Hildebrand

Defenders:

• Philipp Lahm
• Per Mertesacker
• Christoph Metzelder
• Arne Friedrich
• Robert Huth
• Marcell Jansen
• Jens Nowotny

Midfielders:

• Michael Ballack
• Torsten Frings
• Bernd Schneider
• Bastian Schweinsteiger
• Tim Borowski
• Thomas Hitzlsperger
• Sebastian Kehl
• David Odonkor

Forwards:

• Miroslav Klose
• Lukas Podolski
• Gerald Asamoah
• Mike Hanke
• Oliver Neuville

Tournament Journey

1. Group Stage:

   • Germany 4–2 Costa Rica
   • Germany 1–0 Poland
   • Germany 3–0 Ecuador
   • Germany finished at the top of Group A.

2. Round of 16:

   • Germany 2–0 Sweden

3. Quarterfinals:

   • Germany 1–1 Argentina (Germany won 4–2 on penalties, with Jens Lehmann making crucial saves.)

4. Semifinals:

   • Germany 0–2 Italy (AET) – Italy scored twice in the dying minutes of extra time.

5. Third-Place Playoff:

   • Germany 3–1 Portugal

Notable Achievements

• Miroslav Klose won the Golden Boot with 5 goals.
• Lukas Podolski was awarded the Best Young Player.
• The team impressed with attacking football under Klinsmann, transitioning to a more dynamic style of play compared to earlier years.

The 2006 World Cup marked a turning point for German football, setting the stage for their victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.