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Why Philipp Lahm has remained captain all this time

I've been saying for years that Philipp Lahm could play (almost) any position he wanted, even though nobody quite believed me. Not only has he consistently proven himself to be one hell of a full-back and a solid defensive midfielder, recently he has also started scoring goals as a right winger. There aren't many world class left backs out there. Most of them end up playing that position in their U-teams, because no one else can. Left backs have to defend and attack at the same time, they have to be fast and good at passing the ball, their left foot has to be dominant (or both feet equally strong.)

You don't have to be a fan to acknowledge that Lahm hasn't been replaceable in the national team since he got discovered. Even after he published his controversial book, "bullied" Michael Ballack out of the squad and was overexposed in the media and pretty unlikeable, there was no way anybody could replace him. I didn't agree with what he did, but people got over it eventually. As a true football fan I have to say that the likeability will increase automatically if you have the skills. Other stuff like the drama, publicity or good looks will matter less. [Side blow at David Beckham fans haha! xD Just couldn't resist.]

In addition to all that, Lahm never seems to catch a flu or severe injuries. I remember him playing with a broken arm back in 2006. You gotta admit, this is a strong point. Some incredibly talented footballers get injured every time they get a little push and have to rest for months to come.

The inevitable

We all will die at some point. When I die I don't mind donating some organs and getting buried at sea. Maybe to the sound of a Rascal Flatts song. I don't like the idea of coffin in the ground.