#3 Dietmar Hamann
Hamann began his career with Bayern Munich in Germany and after five fruitful seasons in Bavaria, he moved to England, joining Newcastle United.
Reputed for being a tough, no-nonsense defensive midfielder, Hamann made 31 appearances and scored five goals for the Magpies before moving to Liverpool the next season. In his 7-year stint at the Anfield club, he anchored Liverpool’s midfield and significantly contributed to impressive defensive records at the club under both Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez.
He won the treble in his second season with the club and followed that up with victories in the FA Cup and the League Cup. But his greatest achievement will be the comeback victory against AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2005 as he helped the Reds win their first European trophy in over 20 years.
He made over 200 appearances for the Merseyside club and became a fan-favorite before eventually moving to Manchester City in 2006 where he made a further 71 appearances.
