Schweinsteiger facts – what a signing he’ll be!
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Bastian Schweinsteiger looks set to sign for Manchester United this summer, according to various reports in the last 24 hours, such as one from the Guardian saying a £15m deal is in the works, so here’s a look at five facts the club’s fans should know about the world class German…
1) He’s super versatile
Having made a name for himself in his youth as a winger on either flank, Bastian Schweinsteiger later moved into a central attacking midfield role, though he is now more well suited to a slightly deeper position in front of the back four. In his early days, the German international even played as a left-back and has the qualities to prove useful in almost any position on the pitch with his technique, work rate and range in passing.
2) He’s a leader
An experienced professional who notably turned his career around after something of a bad-boy reputation in his earlier years, Schweinsteiger is now captain of the German national team after Philipp Lahm’s retirement last summer.
3) Made an impression against United
In his last appearance at Old Trafford, Schweinsteiger both scored the equaliser and got himself sent off in an exciting contest against Manchester United.
4) German player of the year 2013
Despite Germany having some of the best players in the world in almost every position on the pitch, Schweinsteiger was named his country’s player of the year for 2013, showing quite how important he has been for club and country in recent times.
5) One of Bayern’s biggest appearance makers
With an incredible 500 appearances for Bayern, Schweinsteiger is the club’s 8th highest appearance maker of all time, having been a hugely successful one-club man up until his imminent departure for England this summer.
6) One of Germany’s most capped players
With 111 caps for his country, Schweinsteiger is also one of Germany’s top appearance makers, and is currently 5th in the all-time list of caps, which is sure to keep on growing.
Facts via Wikipedia.