Jürgen Kohler was one of the most reliable centre-backs of his era, a German defender whose strength and reading of the game made him a formidable stopper. He excelled at Bayern Munich, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, collecting titles at each.
A World Cup winner with West Germany in 1990, he was a defensive cornerstone of Dortmund’s golden years, including their Champions League triumph, and remains a respected figure of German football.