Michael Ballack

Michael Ballack (born September 26, 1976 in Görlitz, then East Germany) is a German football player. He plays in central midfield for Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga as well as in the German national team, which he has captained since 2004. Ballack was transferred to Bayern Munich from Bayer Leverkusen on July 1, 2002, for an undisclosed amount. Before that, he played for Kaiserslautern.

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• Date of Birth: September 26, 1976
• Place of Birth: Görlitz
• Height: 6'2 1/2" (189 cm)
• Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
• Marital Status: unmarried; three children: Louis (born August 16, 2001), Emilio (born September 19th, 2002) and Jordi (born March 17, 2005)
• Highest Education: High School Graduate (Abitur German A-Levels 1995)
• Learned Profession: Professional Footballer
• Hobbies: Travelling, Tennis, Golf, Movies, Music