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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nurnberg | 1 - 4 | Leverkusen |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Ballack |
| Age | 35 |
| Club | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 13 |
| Born | Görlitz, Germany |
| Height | 1.89m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 Jul 2010 | Free Transfer |
| Bayern Munich | Chelsea | 1 Jul 2006 | Free Transfer |
| Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich | 1 Jul 2002 | Undisclosed |
| FC Kaiserslautern | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 Jul 1999 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 (1) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | 15 (3) | 2 | 4 | 0 |
17th May 2012
Former Germany star Michael Ballack insists Chelsea can upset the odds and win the UEFA Champions League this weekend.
11th April 2012
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack is keeping his options open ahead of the summer.
6th April 2012
Bayer Leverkusen caretaker manager Sami Hyypia will rely on the services of Michael Ballack for the remainder of the season.
12th March 2012
Michael Ballack wants to continue playing after this season as he nears the end of his contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
12th March 2012
Michael Ballack has admitted he turned down the opportunity to play in a farewell game because of how he was treated by the national side.
17th February 2012
Bayer Leverkusen have hinted they may be willing to release Michael Ballack before his contract expires in the summer.