Rudi Völler has detailed five defining moments from his World Cup career across three tournaments as a player and one as national team coach, in a new interview with Bild.

The 66-year-old, who is currently serving as Germany’s sporting director, reflected on his experiences from the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, his captaincy during the 1990 victory, and his managerial role in the 2014 winning squad.

His comments come amid broader discussions within German football regarding the DFB’s strategic direction and stadium infrastructure planning.

Völler’s insights provide a retrospective look at the evolution of the national team’s performance and leadership structures over the past four decades.