Dietmar Hamann

Dietmar "Didi" Hamann (born August 27, 1973 in Waldsassen, Bavaria) is a German international midfielder who plays for Liverpool F.C..

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August 27 - 1973 - Waldsassen - Bavaria - German international - Midfielder - Liverpool F.C.

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He previously played for FC Wacker Munchen, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United.

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FC Wacker Munchen - Bayern Munich - Newcastle United

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Hamann was the first Liverpool player since Roger Hunt (1966) to play in a World Cup Final, through his appearance in the 2002 Final against Brazil. He has 51 caps and has scored 4 goals for the national team and was part of the German roster at the {{Wc|1998}}, {{Ec2|2000}}, the 2002 World Cup, and {{Ec2|2004}}. He is also the last player to score at the Wembley stadium.

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Roger Hunt - 1966 - World Cup - 2002 Final - Brazil - Wembley

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In June 2005, Hamann agreed to a new one-year contract with Liverpool F.C., with the option of another year. He had previously expressed his desire to stay with the club and manager, Rafa Benitez expressed his delight at the new deal calling Didi a "very important player" for the club.

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June - 2005 - Liverpool F.C. - Rafa Benitez

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