First Bundesliga Championship of Modern Era
Helps Borussia Dortmund secure the 1994-95 Bundesliga crown, ending the club’s decades-long wait for another German league title.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Matthias Sammer Biography and Timeline
Follow Matthias Sammer through 5 dated historical records for Germany.
Matthias Sammer, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1995–2002Years on this page
1995
1996
Second Consecutive Bundesliga Championship
Provides leadership and defensive organisation as Dortmund defends its Bundesliga title in the 1995-96 season.
European Footballer of the Year Award
Receives the Ballon d’Or after his influential performances for Dortmund and Germany, becoming one of the few defenders to win the award.
1997
Champions League Winner
Matthias Sammer organised Dortmund's back line and supplied leadership throughout the final in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
2002
League Title as Dortmund Manager
Wins the Bundesliga as Dortmund head coach after previously winning German league championships with the club as a player.
Records, sources and methodology
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