Short Biography of Famous Soccer Player - Oliver Kahn

His full name is Oliver Rolf Kahn. He was born June 15, 1969 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He was a German soccer player and played the position of the goalkeeper for Bayern Munich. From 1988 until 1994, Kahn played for Karlsruher. He has played 86 games for the Germany national team. His nicknames are "King Kahn" or "the titan".

Kahn begun his career at Karlsruher SC and in 1994 was transferred to Bayern Munich, his last professional club. He's a modern goalkeeper, that manages his defenders splendidly and he also has the power of character to make himself heard and esteemed by his teammates, which is a surprising achievement considering he's playing together with world class superstars at Bayern Munich and the German national team.

He is one of the most triumphant and famous soccer players of German in latest history, having won eight German championships, six German cups, the UEFA Cup in 1996, the UEFA Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup, both in 2001.

His personal contributions have received him four consecutive UEFA Best European Goalkeeper awards, three IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper of the Year awards. He is regarded to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of the all time and is the only goalkeeper in the history of football to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (in World Cup 2002).

At 38 years of age, the majority players, even goalkeepers, make a decision to hang up their soccer boots, but not Oliver Kahn. For all we know, we might as well observe Oliver Kahn play for Germany in yet another World Cup in 2010.

Xabi Alonso - The Last Piece of Los Galacticos Puzzle

Xabi Alonso finally moves to Santiago Bernabeu. After spending 5 seasons in Anfield Stadium playing for Liverpool, he decided to go back home to Spain. He helped The Kop Liverpool to win the Champions League but never won the EPL. He is the fifth player who brought in to El Real this summer. Kaka', C. Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Raul Albiol had arrived before him.

Real Madrid is very pleased to have him in their team this season. His present will bring more balance for the team in the match. As a defensive midfielder, Xabi is very good both to help the defense and to build the offensive move. His high intelligence on the field makes him able to read and cut the opponent attacking movements. It also makes him able to create chances to score goals. He also often to score goals fom long range shot, penalty.

Since the departure of Claude Makalele to Chelsea few years ago, it was difficult for El Real to find a good defensive midfielder. David Beckham, Fernando Gago, Mahamadou Diarra and Lassana Diarra are few players who tried to perform as defensive midfielder for them. And the results were not satisfying. And Xabi Alonso will carry out the duty for Madrid this season. alongside with Kaka', Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema, he will do his best to bring glories to Real Madrid fans. Spanish Primera Division and Champions League are his targets. Will he succeed? Let's find out at the end of the season 2009/2010.