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Originally Posted by ONEDUNME
Ballack played really well in the last game but apart from that (and his free kick in the previous game), he's been less than impressive.He hasn't even been the best player in the German squad, never mind the best in the competition.
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Bar possibly Lahm who has played better than Ballack to date? He drove the Germans on against Portugal and dominated the midfield, he was pivitol in that victry. Also when Germany needed someone to step up he did so against Austria. Far enough he was poor against Croatia but bar Ballack, Arshavin, Villa, Casillas no one else should be in with a chance. If Ballack has a good game tomorrow night he'll be a hot favourite as on thursday night some of his rivals will be put out of the running to win the award as it goes to a player who competes in the final.
2004 - Zagorakis
2000 - Zidane
1996 - Klinsmann
All of the above also won the competition for their country. I understand that some may not totally agree Ballack has been the best player but the best player may not neccassarily win this award. Firstly it would seem to win you have to be in the final.