A powerhouse of European football, Germany (previously West Germany)
have only once failed to qualify for the finals of either the UEFA
European Championship or FIFA World Cup.
Best result: winners 1972, 1980 (as West Germany), 1996
Coach: Joachim Löw
Leading scorers: all-time – Gerd Müller and Miroslav Klose (68); current – Miroslav Klose (68)
Most appearances: all-time – Lothar Matthäus (150); current – Miroslav Klose (130)
Association formed: 1900
Nickname: DFB-Elf (DFB eleven)
Best result: winners 1972, 1980 (as West Germany), 1996
Coach: Joachim Löw
Leading scorers: all-time – Gerd Müller and Miroslav Klose (68); current – Miroslav Klose (68)
Most appearances: all-time – Lothar Matthäus (150); current – Miroslav Klose (130)
Association formed: 1900
Nickname: DFB-Elf (DFB eleven)
