8) Lukas Podolski – FC Koln
Lukas Podolski has had a decent career. He has made a record number of appearances for the German national team and is a cult hero wherever he’s played. Poldi spent a major part of his career in Germany but had a memorable 3 years at Arsenal as well.
In terms his contribution to the London club, on the pitch maybe he did not quite deliver but he won over the fans immediately by blending into the culture of the club almost seamlessly.
But Koln will always remain No.1 in his heart. The German international joined the club when he was only 10 years old. Between 2003 and 2006 he scored 46 goals in 81 appearances which earned him a move to Bayern Munich.
It never really worked out with the Bavarian giants and he decided to return home. As soon as he put on the Koln jersey he once again hit top form. There was always a lot of expectation when Poldi played for his boyhood club.
Despite being unable to save them from relegation on two separate occasions he is a club legend and they were lucky to have him.
