15 Facts About Sebastian Deisler

Sebastian Deisler joined Hertha BSC in 1999 before leaving for Bayern Munich in 2002.

Sebastian Deisler represented the Germany national team between 2000 and 2006.

Sebastian Deisler retired from professional football in January 2007 at the age of 27.

Sebastian Deisler joined his first club, FV Turmringen, when he was six.

Sebastian Deisler started his professional career at the club in 1998, making his Bundesliga debut against Eintracht Frankfurt on 8 September.

Sebastian Deisler faced immense critique from the fans and the media for not having announced the agreement earlier as well as accepting the payment.

In July 2002, Sebastian Deisler joined Bayern on a four-year contract.

Sebastian Deisler arrived at Bayern injured as he had injured his right knee the season before.

Unfortunately, Sebastian Deisler's time at the club was a turbulent one as Sebastian Deisler only managed 62 league appearances in four and a half years.

Sebastian Deisler later stated that he came to the conclusion that he was not made for the football business.

Sebastian Deisler played for the Germany national team between 2000 and 2006, winning 36 international caps and scoring three goals.

Sebastian Deisler made his debut for the team in a friendly match against the Netherlands on 23 February 2000 and was part of the German squad at the Euro 2000 finals four months later, appearing in all three group matches before the Germans disappointingly exited the competition in the first round.

Sebastian Deisler's last match for the Germany national team was a friendly against Italy on 1 March 2006.

Sebastian Deisler has a Brazilian wife named Eunice dos Santos Santana.

In September 2007, Sebastian Deisler stated that he was in the process of writing a book.