Sebastian Deisler

Sebastian Deisler's career, though short, left a lasting impression on German football. He was a key part of three Bundesliga-winning Bayern Munich sides and was named to the official team of the tournament at the 2000 Confederations Cup. At his peak, kicker magazine rated him the best player at Bayern Munich for the first half of the 2005-06 season. His talent was such that he is consistently ranked among the top "what if" players in Bundesliga history, a testament to the brilliance he showed before injuries took their toll. More than trophies, his legacy includes being one of the first high-profile German footballers to openly discuss depression, helping to break a stigma in the sport.