1995 June 17th
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.
Football player and manager history
Matthias Sammer
Explore 5 football history records associated with Matthias Sammer, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1996 May
Second Consecutive Bundesliga Championship
Provides leadership and defensive organisation as Dortmund defends its Bundesliga title in the 1995-96 season.
1996 December
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 May 28th
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 May 4th
League Title as Dortmund Manager
Wins the Bundesliga as Dortmund head coach after previously winning German league championships with the club as a player.