We'll Never Forget These 5️⃣ Hummels Stories | OneFootball

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With the career end of Mats Hummels, another world champion from 2014 is soon leaving the cosmos of active footballers. The defender's career was marked by some highs but also many lows, which the native of Bergisch Gladbach had to endure.

Hummels became a world champion and won numerous national titles, but also lost two Champions League finals with BVB. Off the pitch, Hummels occasionally made headlines in the tabloid press. To shed light on this eventful, successful, and sometimes curious career once more, here are five Hummels stories we will never forget.

1. His last BVB season

The last season in the black and yellow jersey was also very special for Hummels. Despite his advanced age, the defender played exceptionally well both defensively and with his strong passing game, and he got to experience the Champions League final with Dortmund once again after 2013.

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Although it wasn't enough for the title once again, the entire journey was very special, ending with an unsatisfactory outcome for both sides. But things were never easy for Hummels anyway.

2. The frustration hit against the advertising board

It's December 2020. BVB had just suffered a bitter defeat at the old forester's house when Hummels stepped up for the post-game interview. To visibly show his bad mood over the defeat, the defender hit the advertising board with full force, which, to everyone's amazement, did not budge at all.

Even Hummels can laugh about this situation now, but it remains forever funny.

3. The trouble with DFB nominations

After many successful years in the DFB jersey, Hummels, like Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer, fell victim to the "transition" in the national team in March 2019. This sparked the first media debate about Hummels' status with the DFB, which would flare up again at subsequent tournaments. Ultimately, the defender was only allowed to play at the Euro 2021, and there were no more photos for Mats at the last tournaments.

4. The 2014 World Cup

Contrary to later years with the DFB, Hummels was firmly established during the sensational World Cup victory in 2014. The central defender played an outstanding tournament and scored with a header in the first match against Portugal.

However, his most important goal was scored in the quarterfinal against France when he netted the winning goal for 1-0 in the early stages, securing a place in the semifinals. We all know exactly what happened next!

5. The championships with BVB

The two championships in 2011 & 2012 were pivotal for Mats Hummels' career. The young curly-haired player quickly caught the attention of the entire football world and was able to play in the biggest games, tackle the best players, and celebrate the German championship at a young age.

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Those early years in Dortmund will likely remain vivid in the minds of Bundesliga connoisseurs and probably never be forgotten.

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