5 Best Number 10 Users in Bayern Munich

DBasia.news –  Philippe Coutinho has been officially loaned to Bayern Munich from Barcelona. Bayern can also secure their contracts when Coutinho enters the end of his loan contract.

Coutinho continues the tradition of Brazilian players who strengthen Bayern such as Lucio, Ze Roberto, Rafinha, Giovane Elber, Dante, and Luiz Gustavo. Typical with the trequartista (attacking midfielder or attack regulator) in the past, Coutinho was also given the jersey number 10 at Bayern.

“I can not wait to wear this costume and immediately play. For me, this step means a new challenge in a new country with one of the best clubs in Europe. I am very excited,” Coutinho was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.

“I’m looking forward to it. Like FC Bayern, I have big ambitions and I am confident that I can achieve it together with my new teammates,” he added.

Number 10 is a pretty iconic number at Bayern. Many users are successful or not with this number. Here are five players in the category of the number 10 best users in Bayern before Coutinho: 

1. Roy Makaay (2003-2007)

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Four years strengthening Bayern Munich, having previously strengthened Vitesse Arnhem, Tenerife, and Deportivo La Coruna, Roy Makaay carved his history at Bayern through the number of goals and the sharpness of scoring goals.

The Dutch striker scored 78 Bundesliga goals and 17 Champions League goals for Bayern. In 2006, Makaay scored Bayern’s 3000th goal in the Bundesliga and 2007 he scored his 100th goal for Bayern against Schalke.

In March 2007, Makaay scored the fastest goal in the Champions League in club history and scored in 10.12 seconds against Real Madrid. Receiving assists from Hasan Salihamidzic, Makaay converted it into a goal against Iker Casillas.

Makaay retired in 2010 with Feyenoord after three years playing there. The last time it was reported was that Makaay became Feyenoord U-19 coach in mid-2013-2015.

2. Arjen Robben (2009-2019)

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Even for a decade, Arjen Robben played for Bayern Munich, the Dutch wing striker left and then retired, leaving all the good memories in Germany. Robben won eight Bundesliga titles, five DFB-Pokal, five DFL Super Cups, one Champions League, and a European Super Cup.

Robben is one of the best number 10 users in Bayern through his identical playing style – uniquely it is always effective: dribble the ball to the left of the opponent’s defense, push in with his right foot, then release a goal-kick.

The story of his trip with Bayern closed Robben’s beautiful journey that previously had a career with Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, and Real Madrid.

3. Lothar Matthaus (1984-1988 and 1992-2000)

The best sweeper in the era and also acts as a midfielder. Lothar Matthaus defended Bayern for two terms. During that period, Matthaus won seven Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokal, one DFB Super Cup, one UEFA Cup (Europa League).

In addition to success with Bayern, Matthaus also legendary with the German national team through the achievement of one European Cup and World Cup titles. At present, Matthaus is busy being a football pandit, ambassador of Bayern, and has coached several clubs such as the Bulgarian national team, Red Bull Salzburg, and Partizan Belgrade.

4. Uli Hoeness (1970-1979)

The living legend of Bayern Munich, which only once strengthened a club other than Bayern, FC Nurnberg in mid-1978-79 as a loan player. The rest, former sharp striker Bayern spent his career with Die Roten.

Uli Hoeness contributed greatly to bringing Bayern won three Bundesliga, one DFB-Pokal, three European Cups (Champions League), and the Intercontinental Cup. Currently, the former West German national team player, often seen on the screen as President of Bayern.

5. Mehmet Scholl (1992-2007)

The former Karlsruher SC player began to strengthen Bayern in 1992 and continued to play there until 2007. Playing as an attacking midfielder, Mehmet Scholl has packed 300 more matches and scored 87 goals – quite productive for the midfield position.

His career swayed at the trophy at Bayern. Scholl won eight Bundesliga titles, five DFB-Pokal, five DFB-Ligapokal, one Champions League, Europa League, and Intercontinental Cup.

His Bundesliga title record can only be equaled by Oliver Kahn and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Finally, Scholl was seen training Bayern Munich II in the 2009-2010 and 2012-13 periods.