Oliver Kahn was one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the game, a fearsome and imposing presence who defined an era at Bayern Munich. Ferociously competitive and blessed with lightning reflexes, he was a serial winner of German league and cup titles and lifted the Champions League.
Nicknamed “the Titan”, he commanded his area with intimidating authority and near-flawless shot-stopping. He was pivotal to Germany’s run to the 2002 World Cup final, where he was named the tournament’s best player, a rare honour for a goalkeeper and a testament to his standing among the finest to guard a goal.