Holger Badstuber

Holger Felix Badstuber ([ˈhɔlɡɐ ˈbaːtˌʃtuːbɐ]; born 13 March 1989) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre back for 2. Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart and the German national team. He is primarily a centre back, although he is a capable left back. He made his debut in the 2009–10 season in the Bundesliga, at the age of 19, playing nearly every game that year and helped the club win the league and cup double and reached the Champions League final that same year, before eventually earning a call up to the World Cup in 2010 and later to Euro 2012. He won over 30 caps. Former Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal stated that he is the best left footed defender in Germany.