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White & Red legends – VfB’s ‚Eleven of the Century‘

A one hundred year old fusion, one hundred years of highlights in white and red and one top eleven selected by the fans. On April 2nd one century ago, two Stuttgart clubs merged to form the 'Verein für Bewegungsspiele' (Club for Games of Motion).
Some 25,000 supporters took the opportunity to vote for their VfB ‘Eleven of the Century’.

Goalkeeper

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Timo Hildebrand

*05.04.1979, at VfB from 1999 to 2007
 VfB Games/Goals Bundesliga: 221/0, 7 A-Internationals, 
German champion 2007*

Timo Hildebrand on his selection:

“It’s a great honour for me to be selected in the ‘Eleven of the Century’. Winning the championship with VfB was definitely the best period of my career until now.”

Defence

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Karlheinz Förster

*25.07.1958, at VfB from 1975 until 1986
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. BL: 272/17, VfB-Games/Goals 2. BL South: 39/5, 81-A-Internationals, 
European Championship 1980, Bundesliga-promotion 1977, German champion 1984

Karlheinz Förster on his selection

"My eleven years at VfB was a wonderful time. I am very happy about this nomination. It’s acknowledgement of my performances. I really do enjoy looking back on my time with VfB.”
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Günther Schäfer

*09.06.1962, at VfB from 1980 until 1997
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 331/9
German champion 1984 and 1992, German Super-Cup winner 1992, DFB Cup winner 1997, UEFA-Cup finalist 1989

Günther Schäfer on his selection:

"There could hardly be a greater acknowledgement than this. I am really delighted about it and would like to thank everyone who voted for me. Even as a child I was VfB through-and-through! Now I am part of this eleven. That’s just wonderful – thanks again.”
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Marcelo José Bordon

*07.01.1976, at VfB from 1999 until 2004
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 129/11

Marcelo José Bordon on his selection:

"It’s a great personal acknowledgement for me to be part of the VfB ‚Eleven of the Century‘ I am really delighted that so many fans have such positive memories of me.“

Midfield

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Krassimir Balakov

*29.03.1966, at VfB from 1995 until 2003
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 236/54, 92 A-Internationals for Bulgaria, 
DFB-Cup winner 1997, European Cup Winner’s Cup finalist 1998.

Krassimir Balakov on his selection:

"A part of me will always be at VfB. I was a wonderful time in Stuttgart and one which I will never forget. It’s a great honour to have the fans vote me into the ‘Eleven of the Century.”
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Guido Buchwald

*24.01.1961, at VfB from 1983 until 1994
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 325/28, 76 A-Internationals
, World Champion 1990, German champion 1984 and 1992, German Super-Cup winner 1992, UEFA-Cup finalist 1989, Honorary team captain

Guido Buchwald on his selection:

"I am really delighted to have been voted into the ‚Eleven of the Century‘ – it’s a great acknowledgement! I would like to thank all the VfB fans.”

 

 

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Karl Allgöwer

*05.01.1957, at VfB from 1980 until 1991 
VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 338/129, 10-A-Internationals
, German champion 1984, UEFA-Pokal-Finalist 1989

Karl Allgöwer on his selection:

"I am of course absolutely delighted to be a part of the VfB ‚Eleven of the Century‘ and it’s real confirmation that you are still a part of it all.”
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Sami Khedira

*04.04.1987, at VfB from 2006 until 2010
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 98/14, 24 A-Internationals
, German champion 2007*

Sami Khedira on his selection:

"I am very proud that the fans hold me in such high regard. Everyone knows that my contact with the club will continue on, no matter where I play in the coming years. One thing is for sure – this is a great team!”"I am very proud that the fans hold me in such high regard. Everyone knows that my contact with the club will continue on, no matter where I play in the coming years. One thing is for sure – this is a great team!”
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Robert Schlienz

*03.02.1924, †18.06.1995, at VfB from 1944 until 1958
 VfB-Games/Goals Oberliga Süd: 425/146, 3 A-Internationals
, German champion 1950 and 1952, German cup winner 1954 and 1958

Netti Schlienz on the selection of Robert Schlienz

"I am really delighted that my husband has been nominated in the VfB ‚Eleven of the Century‘. It’s proof that he has never been forgotten by VfB or the fans of the club. I am very proud of this acknowledgement and I am very happy for Robert.”

 

 

Attack

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Jürgen Klinsmann

*30.07.1964, at VfB from 1984 until 1989
 VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 156/79, 108 A-Internationals
, World Champion 1990, European Champion 1996, UEFA-Cup finalist 1989, Top Scorer 1987/88

Jürgen Klinsmann on his selection:

"I am proud that the fans haven’t forgotten me, especially as I didn’t just play for VfB. It would have been very exciting to actually be able to see that team on the pitch – I’ve always wanted to pay for Joachim Löw!“
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Giovane Elber

*23.07.1972, at VfB from 1994 until 1997 
VfB-Games/Goals 1. Bundesliga: 87/41, 3 A-Internationals for Brazil
, DFB Cup winner 1997

Giovane Elber on his selection:

"I am delighted to have been voted into the VfB ‚Eleven of the Century‘. The period in Stuttgart with the ‚Magic Trio‘ was really wonderful. Greeting to all the VfB fans from here in Brazil.“

Trainer

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Joachim Löw

*03.02.1960, at VfB from 14.08.1996 until 30.06.1998, 
DFB Cup winner 1997, European Cup Winner’s Cup finalist 1998

Joachim Löw on his selection:

"Many thanks to the VfB fans. I enjoy recalling that period between 1995 and 1998. It was one of the most important and informative periods of my career.”

 

 

Vote

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Partners of VfB Stuttgart

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Pos. Team P. W D L +/- Pts
10. 1. FC Nürnberg 34 11 11 12 39:47 44
11. VfL Wolfsburg 34 10 13 11 47:52 43
12. VfB Stuttgart 34 12 7 15 37:55 43
13. 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 10 12 12 42:44 42
14. SV Werder Bremen 34 8 10 16 50:66 34
Pos. Team P. W D L +/- Pts
13. FC Hansa Rostock 38 11 11 16 39:52 44
14. Rot-Weiß Erfurt 38 11 11 16 44:58 44
14. AC Libertas 5 1 2 2 6:5 5
14. 1. FC Nürnberg 5 1 2 2 6:5 5
15. VfB Stuttgart II 38 11 10 17 35:42 43
30. m.day 21.04. 15:30 VfB Stuttgart 2-1 SC Freiburg
31. m.day 27.04. 15:30 FC Augsburg 3-0 VfB Stuttgart
32. m.day 04.05. 15:30 VfB Stuttgart 0-2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
33. m.day 11.05. 15:30 FC Schalke 04 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
34. m.day 18.05. 15:30 VfB Stuttgart 2-2 1. FSV Mainz 05
34. m.day 20.04. 14:00 VfB Stuttgart II 0-0 SV W. Burghausen
35. m.day 27.04. 14:00 VfL Osnabrück 2-0 VfB Stuttgart II
36. m.day 03.05. 18:00 VfB Stuttgart II 0-1 DSC Arminia Bielefeld
37. m.day 11.05. 13:30 Alemannia Aachen 4-2 VfB Stuttgart II
38. m.day 18.05. 13:30 VfB Stuttgart II 0-1 Borussia Dortmund II