Werder Bremen have long stood for bold, attacking football and a knack for producing and importing goals. These are the ten greatest to play by the Weser.

1. 1

   Marco Bode

   Werder Bremen · Germany

   A one-club forward and midfielder, and a much-loved emblem of the club.

2. 2

   Rune Bratseth

   Werder Bremen · Norway

   An elegant sweeper regarded as one of the finest defenders of his era.

3. 3

   Claudio Pizarro

   Werder Bremen · Peru

   A beloved, prolific striker across several spells and a Bundesliga great.

4. 4

   Johan Micoud

   Werder Bremen · France

   The creative brain behind the 2004 league-and-cup double.

5. 5

   Ailton

   Werder Bremen · Brazil

   The Kugelblitz, a cheeky, prolific striker and the top scorer of the 2004 double.

6. 6

   Wynton Rufer

   Werder Bremen · New Zealand

   A brilliant forward of the successful early-1990s side and an Oceania great.

7. 7

   Diego

   Werder Bremen · Brazil

   A dazzling attacking midfielder and the creative talisman of the mid-2000s.

8. 8

   Dieter Burdenski

   Werder Bremen · Germany

   A long-serving, dependable goalkeeper and club stalwart.

9. 9

   Miroslav Klose

   Werder Bremen · Germany

   A future World Cup record scorer who emerged into stardom at the club.

10. 10

    Mesut Özil

    Werder Bremen · Germany

    A gifted playmaker whose breakthrough came in green and white.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.