Player of the season
Munich - Pep Guardiola struggled to find fitting superlatives when speaking about FC Bayern München’s captain this season, but one particular quote stands out as high praise indeed for the Munich-born defensive stalwart. “He is the most intelligent player I have ever coached,” said the Spaniard.
2013/14 End-of-Season Awards:Newcomer|Coach|Returning Hero|Breakthrough|Sharpshooter|Saviour|Fairest Player|Defender’s Nightmare|Penalty Killer|Speed Demon|Signing|Most Improved Player|Wing Wizards|Unsung Hero|Mr. Indispensable|Jinx|Mr. Reliable|Rising Stars
It is Lahm’s footballing brain, as well as his unquestioned talent, that allowed him to move away from his customary spot at right-back and into a holding midfield position this term, where he adapted seamlessly to become the pivot of the record-title holders’ midfield, scoring once, providing four assists and playing in 28 games, as the Bavarians clinched a domestic double, winning a 23rd Bundesliga title in record time as well as the DFB Cup in Berlin.
