Biography
Michael Ballak is a football player who went legends. The midfielder showed himself on attacking positions and in defense. He demonstrated a qualitative result, occupying any position in the center of the field, and easily worked as right and left legs, inflicting strikes on the goal of rivals. The player's universality admired fans and coaches.Childhood and youth
The midfielder was born in the German town of Gerlitz on September 26, 1976 in the family of a professional football player. This determined the fate of the boy, the love of football was transmitted at the genetic level.
By 7 years, little Michael saw himself as the main player of the best teams and trained in the Chemnitz football club. The road from home to the field took two hours, but the young player demonstrated enviable perseverance and purposefulness. It helped him to succeed.
At 18 years old, the guy signed the first professional contract with "Chemnitz". The first match of the season was the debut for the player of the main composition. For several games, Ballac showed that she was rightfully taken by the proposed place and turned out to be a leading football player of the club.
Football
In 30 games, he made 10 heads - a good result for a defender. Talented German noted the coach Otto Rehagel. The guy received a ticket to life and in Bundesliga. The new defender team became "Kaiserslautern". Together with this club, Ballak became the Bundesligi champion in 1998.
In 1999, Michael Ballac was a key player team, participating in the Champions League. "Kaiserslauterna" failed to go to the semifinals. The victory of the football players gave way to "Bavaria". After 55 matches and 4 heads, Michael continued his career in Bayer.
For a talented player, the club gave over € 4 million and did not lose, because in 2000 the team became a silver winner of the Bundesliga. In this merit and ballating. Season 2001/2002 Specialists consider gold in the counsel's career. He turned out to be 25 goals scored. During cooperation with Bayer, the footballer scored 38 goals in 107 games and in 2002 became the best midfielder according to UEFA.
"Bavaria" had to lay out almost € 13 million to sign a contract with Ballack. With it, FC became the champion of Bundesligi and the German Championship in 2003, 2005 and 2006. As part of Bavaria, Michael spent 152 matches and scored 58 heads.
In 2006, the defender received a tempting offer from the British Chelsea. Michael Ballak spoke with a free agent, signed a contract and left Germany, moving to the UK.
In the new club, he played in the Premier League and helped to bring the team to second place in the 2007 championships 2007, although because of serious injury played infrequently. The Cup of England got Chelsea in 2007 and 2009. On the account of Michael Ballak 115 matches for Chelsea and 23 goals in the gate of opponents of the British Club.
Football was a true vocation of a man. In addition to the club career, he collaborated with the German national team, presenting it at the European Championships 2000 and 2004. After participating in the second competition, the Balacu was assigned the status of the Captain National Command. The persistent and experienced player led the team to the victory at the 2002 World Championships. The team reached the final, but in the decisive match he gave way to the team of Brazil.
Commentators assured that the fate of the final would not be so predictable if not the injury of Michael Ballak, whose zeal can only be envied. In 2008, the team ranked second at the European Championships. The captain of the team introduced its contribution. For the national team of the native country, Ballak performed in 93 games, scoring 41gol.
The defender decided to complete the football career in 2012. At that time, he played for FC Bayer. The reason was a serious injury that said in the state of health of the football player.
High player whose growth is 189 cm, and the weight is 90 kg, it was more difficult to lead the game with the usual activity. Leaving professional sports, Michael Ballac was the owner of all sorts of titles and awards. He entered his name in the history of modern football and remembered the fans for a long time.
Personal life
Mikhael Ballaka's wife was Simon Lambo. A couple of for a long time did not register the marriage, being in unofficial relations. Three Sons were born in the family: Louis, Emilio and Yordy. Save love relationships not managed to spouses. Michael and Simon divorced. Today at the former player of the German national team New Passasy.
Since 2015, he meets with Natasha Tanna, Parisian with Lebanese roots. Ballac demonstrates enviable constancy for a former athlete who was not deprived of female attention.
The choice of a man is justified. Natasha Tanna made a career in the banking sector, presenting the interests of large organizations. The girl worked as Goldman Sax regional director, an investment company whose brand is known worldwide.
Together with the beloved Michael Ballak often visits the matches of the German national team. Former football player gives comments by analyzing the game teams with whom she collaborated in a professional past, and evaluates modern football players.
Michael Ballak now
Athletes are not easy to escape from the activity with which most of their lives is connected. Therefore, Mikhael Ballaka's biography is unthinkable without football. In his account in "Instagram" constantly appear photos from matches and frames of games in which the football player took part. Ballack fans argue that it seems to be similar to Hollywood actor Matt Damon. But the reason for the popularity of a man lies not in appearance.
Today, the state of the Ballak is estimated at € 25 million. He managed to earn this money in collaboration with the best football clubs in the world. After completing their career, the ballask is implemented as a businessman and participates in Adidas sports brand advertising campaigns.
The man is distinguished by calm, love for family traditions and animals. The main fan of the football player was always his grandfather, and the dog Sancho is the great love of the famous German.
Ball prefers not to forget about sports and after leaving football. It can be noted on the golf course or basketball court. Among Mikhael's main hobbies: Mercedes brand cars, Italian cuisine and travel.
Awards
A high-class player, Michael Ballak in the teams won the Cup of England and the Football League, won the third place in the World Cup and second place in the European Championships, as well as the German Cup. The list of his merit amazes.
Team:
- Four round champion of Germany
- Three-time winner of the German Cup
- German League Cup Winner
- Champion of England
- Trunk winner of the Cup of England
Customized:
- Best player in Germany 2002, 2003 and 2005
- The best midfielder of Europe 2002
- Enters the list of FIFA-100