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Top four full-backs to play for Bayern Munich

By Kiran Thakare

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Bayern Muenchen flags are seen during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Bayern Muenchen flags are seen during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /
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3 Oct 1998: Bixente Lizarazu of Bayern Munich charges forward during the Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport
3 Oct 1998: Bixente Lizarazu of Bayern Munich charges forward during the Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport /

Bixente Lizarazu

Bixente Lizarazu had two spells at Bayern. Both spells were a complete contrast to each other as he was in the twilight of his career during the second spell. Overall, Lizarazu had a phenomenal career at Die Roten when you consider team success and his performances during nine seasons at the club.

The French full-back joined the club from Athletic Bilbao in 1997. Lizarazu played football in Spain for only one season, but his successful time at Bordeaux before Bilbao stint had made him a reliable full-back. The former French international was a marauding left-back that had an immense work ethic.

Lizarazu was efficient with his defending as wingers struggled to get better of him. His presence made Bayern a solid defensive unit. Despite struggling with injuries for few seasons, Lizarazu went on to make 273 appearances for the first team at Bayern. (Stats courtesy: Transfermarkt)

The French defender showed great composure to score the penalty against Valencia in the Champions League final during the 2000/01 season. Lizarazu had a fruitful time in Bavaria as he won 11 domestic trophies and one European trophy. Injuries did halt his career a bit at Bayern, but he still managed to become a vital cog of the team during the successful period at the start of the 21st century.

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