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Bastian Schweinsteiger is a retired professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder for the German national team and Bayern Munich.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger is a retired professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder for the German national team and Bayern Munich. He is regarded as one of the best German football players in history.

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Key Facts & Information

Early Life

  • Bastian was born on August 1, 1984 in Kolbermoor, West Germany. 
  • His parents are Alfred and Monika Schweinsteiger. He has an older brother named Tobias who also played football. 
  • His family owned a sporting goods shop.
  • He was childhood friends with Felix Neureuther, a German retired World Cup alpine ski racer. 

Club Career

  • As a child, Schweinsteiger played for FV Oberaudorf. From 1992 to 1998, he played with TSV 1860 Rosenheim.
  • When he was 14, he signed with the youth team of FC Bayern Munich. 
  • He became a part of the reserve team in 2001. 
  • He debuted for the senior team in 2002 and established himself as an effective player. During his first season with Bayern’s first team, he won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. 
  • The 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons were successful for Schweinsteiger as Bayern secured the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. He was permanently promoted to the senior team in 2005. 
  • In 2007, Bayern won the DFL-Ligapokal against Schalke 04. 
  • He helped Bayern win both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal during the 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14 seasons. 
  • In 2010, Bayern won the DFL-Supercup.
  • Schweinsteiger’s winning penalty sent his club to the finals of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League, where they eventually finished second after losing to Chelsea.
  • In the following year, they topped the UEFA Champions League. Schweinsteiger was one of the players with the most assists. 
  • During his last season with Bayern, he helped them win the 2014–15 Bundesliga title.
  • He is regarded as a “football god” by Bayern’s fanbase. 
  • In July 2015, it was announced that Schweinsteiger would move to the English club Manchester United. 
  • During his first season, he was served with a three-match ban for an altercation with a rival player. 
  • His time at Manchester United was not as eventful since he lacked playing time.
  • In March 2017, he joined the Major League Soccer team Chicago
  • Fire. He became an important scorer for the team and provided crucial assists.
  • Schweinsteiger helped his team top the rankings of the league.
  • He captained the MLS team that faced Real Madrid at the 2017 MLS All-Star Game.
  • Schweinsteiger retired from football in October 2019.

International Career

  • He represented Germany’s football team at the youth levels. He debuted for Germany’s Under-21 team in 2004, and for the senior team in the same year.
  • Schweinsteiger participated in the Euro 2004. He scored and secured third place for Germany at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • After notable performances in 2005, he was called to represent Germany at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, helping his country finish third.
  • Schweinsteiger helped Germany qualify for the Euro 2008. At the tournament proper, Germany finished second.
  • Schweinsteiger was crucial in Germany’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. He was recognized as one of the best midfielders of the tournament as Germany finished third. 
  • Schweinsteiger was included in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Dream Team. He was also named the Germany national team’s Player of the Year.
  • He participated in the Euro 2012 as Germany made it to the semi-finals.
  • Bastian was a crucial part of Germany’s midfield when they finished as champions of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • Schweinsteiger eventually became the captain of Germany. 
  • In 2013, he was declared the German Footballer of the Year.
  • He participated in the Euro 2016. Germany made it to the semi-finals. After the cup, he retired from international football. 

Outside of Football

  • Other than German, he is fluent in English.
  • Bastian began dating Ana Ivanovic, a professional Serbian tennis player, in 2014. They got married in 2016. They have two sons: Luka was born in 2018 and Leon was born in 2019. 
  • Bastian is skilled at skiing, which he considered as a professional career before choosing football.
  • In 2018, Schweinsteiger received the Bavarian Order of Merit, which is awarded to individuals who bring recognition to the “Free State of Bavaria.”
  • His fans call him “Schweini” or “Basti.”
  • He enjoys watching basketball.
  • In 2018, he was named in the FC Bayern München Hall of Fame.
  • In April 2021, Schweinsteiger became a vocal critic of the proposed European Super League.

Bastian Schweinsteiger Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Bastian Schweinsteiger across 26 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Bastian Schweinsteiger who is regarded as one of the best German football players in history.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger Facts
  • Hallo, Bastian!
  • Bastian’s Clan
  • Schweinsteiger Quiz
  • World Champions
  • World Wide League
  • World Tour
  • According to Bastian…
  • Proof of Greatness
  • String of Awards
  • The Scoop

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