19. Philip Lahm
The past season has been a fitting tribute for a player who has been so consistent for both club and country for so many years.
The 29-year-old has been a solid and dependable captain for several seasons now, despite still only looking like a fresh faced debutant. He was the ringleader of a stingy defence that conceded just 18 goals in the Bundesliga that helped the club finish a whole 25 points ahead of their Champions League final counterparts Borussia Dortmund.
An impressive crosser of the ball, and rarely ever beaten by his man, Lahm is the epitome of consistency and has seen enough managerial changes in his career to suggest that he finds adapting to different tactical styles effortless, which is good news as Pep Guardiola will be implementing his own philosophy this summer.
An unforgettable comeback year after last season’s disappointments, Lahm will likely be a regular fixture in the CaughtOffside 50 f0r years to come.
BAYERN MUNICH
Games: 47
Goals: 0
Clean Sheets: 27
GERMANY
Games: 7
Goals: 0
Clean Sheets: 3
HONOURS: Champions League, Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, German Supercup