Arguably the unluckiest and most underrated footballer ever; 2x Champions League runner up, World Cup runner up, Euros runner up, 190 career goals from cm along with endless domestic triumphs with Bayern and Chelsea, UEFA midfielder of the year, 2x World Cup all star team, 4x German footballer of the year.

Interesting that he picked Emerson as his ultimate midfielder because he was one of the most underrated Brazilians in world football

My absolute favorite footballer of all-time. Ballack was my idol when I was younger. In my opinion he was the ultimate midfielder himself. His leadership skills and vision were second to none.

I nearly feinted when Ballack joined Chelsea. What a legend player.

Credit to Ballack for taking a back seat when he came to Chelsea. He was probably more talented than Lampard and you would expect maybe there to have been a bit of a problem there but he was just a top team player and basically did all the donkey work for Lampard to get forward and take the glory.

We were so lucky to have him at Chelsea, complete player

Despite being released by Chelsea he still loves the club and that speaks alot about his personality. He was a great player 👊.

BT sport 2 were showing a whole lot of champions league classics. Just reminds you how much of a fantastic player Ballack was. For Bayern, Chelsea etc. 🙏🏾🔥

My Chelsea shirt from 08 has Ballack on the back.. Used to love this guy. He doesn't get enough credit for what he did at Chelsea.. Which is a real shame.

This guy was an absolute beast back in the days.

Thought Steve Sidwell would have crept in

He should have just chosen himself, in his prime he was a beast!

One of my all-time favourite players. Could do it all. No weak foot, scored bangers from 30 meters out, amazing headers, superb passing be it short, diagonal or long, very physical and strong, didn't shy away from tackling, always put the team first. And one of the best penalty takers ever; I have never seen him miss one. In the 2000s, he could and would have walked into any first eleven in the world.

Best free transfer ever when he came to Chelsea. The definition of a bargain.

Ballack has to be the most ultimate midfielder himself. Can play as a forward, as he did for Germany many times. Can play as a creative midfielder as he did for Chelsea, Bayern and Germany. Not to forget, his defensive skills were brilliant. The answer should be himself.

I was getting a little worried he wasn’t mentioning any Chelsea players then two came out together 😍 aha huge fan and admirer of Michael was an absolute boss on the field. Glad you’re Chelsea at heart too 💙

Ballack in the Chelsea midfield😭 YOU my friend WERE the ultimate midfielder. Ballack, Essien, Lampard still our best midfield trio of all time

Ballack, i always loved you while ure in chelsea. A legend of chelsea for sure.

Bro you the 1st Midfider name i loved to hear when commentators called your name ....Ballack!!! Damn u had real great shot ....😎👌

What a player this big guy was, absolutely loved him as a player

Emerson was nicknamed "The Puma" for a reason... he was incredible in the CDM position.

Matt Damon?

Michael Ballack is a legend! He was an outstanding midfielder! It was always a pleasure to watch him.

He was my favorite of all time... The first jersey I had was germany no 13 2006 world cup.. He was something else.. He had a fantastic hair and most importantly he was a beast..

This guy was a beast himself. Great tackler, amazing passer, could hit the ball from a distance accurately, scored a lot of goals with his head, amazing setpiece taker and had a great passion for the game. He was just very unlucky. I love him nonetheless though.

Balack is a one of a kind player😍😍

Emerson, what a man. I was gutted when he left Roma for Juventus. Would pick Ballack over him in my ultimate XI though.

One of the greatest midfielder in the world real power house 🇩🇪🇬🇲💪💪💪much respect for this man

Ballack was absolute class!!!

Fun fact: Ballack missed only 2 penalties during his whole career.

Undoubtedly you are the best midfielder I have ever seen❤️

And you are also on my list Michael Balaka with your powerfull shots from the second line

I’m glad he brings out those were in behind the scene players

I'll never forget the German midfield partnership of Ballack & Bastian. Master & Apprentice ;)

Micheal Ballack was the ultimate midfielder

Completely forgot about Emerson, but what a player he was

Amazing choices, he really understands the game.

Legend

Still my favourite footballer of all time

Micheal Ballack! My HERO!!!!

My favorite player of all time BALLACK! 🖤

I would have physique category and put ballack in such a great player deserved to win more than he did

Micheal ballack definitely a world class player.

Surprised he said Emerson he was good but I wouldn't say complete. Glad he mentioned Essien as a fellow Ghanian was a beast very underated.

Wow I forgot all bout Emerson but i remember him in pro evolution with juventus and Ac Milan

legend 💙💙

Essien certainly had an engine

wow really first time i hear ballack speaking, first time seen him in 2002 i was 11 and my first view about football capten.

Chelsea legend 💙

No Lee Cattermole, this list is a joke. Graham Hill called him the best driver never to win a F1 championship

Balack is a beast in Midfield

What a midfield so complete

Lampard legend

Ballack 💙

Oh ballack.. How i miss you being on the pitch.. Kid nowadyas would never know how danger his shot especially when he had The ball outside the box . He was much better than lampard i think, in the terms of technique. Ballack is super header, shot, low pass, long pass one on one .he was just unlucky enough for being a loser in every final that he played in. Imagine if he won all the finals broh.. Complete players with complet trophies..

Found his Emerson pick quite interesting, never rated him. To me, he was just a Gilberto. But tor someone like Ballack to rate him this high, I think I'm wrong about Emerson

*Mine would be of those 6 attributes above*: Zidane Lampard Pirlo Gerrard Kante Makelele = all in all my most complete midfielder would be Ballack

Miss those Ballack screamers

Gute Wahl

Sky sports? Why don’t you hire this guy as a pundit sometimes, very intelligent guy besides his love for football

Don't think I have seen a more complete mid than ballack, from his gen only Gerard comes close (in PL)

Paul Scholes for me but Xavi is a close one too.

Michael Essien

Pogba actually had the ability to be the best midfielder ever. Pace, Strength, Height, Can shoot, can pass, has got skills and ability with the ball. Can also defend. Shame hes a load of shite though.

Pirlo???

Put a beard on ballack And it’s Sal from impractical jokers

Ballack was like Puyol for Chelsea

I can never ever have a dream team where ballack is not in it

Emerson was Brazil Capitan before the 2002 WC, but he got injured days before the tournament. Should be him lifting the title, not Cafu.

Ballack, Lampard, Essien 🔵🔥

I like Ballack a great deal and think he was a great player but to not pick Thomas Muller for Engine seems a bit salty to me. I know he's probably closer to Essien and might not be that fond of Muller considerin he took his jersey for Germany and replaced him. However in their short time sharing the pitch I think it was quite obvious no one compares to Muller when it came to work rate, covering distance, non-stop running and getting into space. Muller blocked so many passing lines and drew opposing defenders out of position with weird runs. Muller in his prime is pretty much what I think of when I think of an engine player thats like having 2 players on the field for how involved they are off the ball.

''Hi, I'm Michael Ballack and these are the best midfielders I shat the pitch with.''

No Gerard?!

Title is wron..... Like this

Wait,no Kevin Prince Boateng??

Cole back to the blues

"Matt Damon" of Germany...

Naturally Scholes isn't mentioned, but you know what, he once hit a tree in training

The ultimate midfielder is Ballack himself. He was the complete package both defensively and offensively. Pirlo was in the same class too.

Humble mn

Lampard, + Scholes + Gerrard = ballack

Even Ballack , stated Lampard is better then him but fifa think otherwise

Background song?

Good choices!!!! Anyone else agree??????

Loool he looks like Antman abit

Stevie Gerrard

Chilavert said this guy used to smell terrible and no one wanted to mark him/ defend against him because of it, but they knew they had to because he was an engine.

Too bad Matt Damon didn't get the chance to play with Bastian Schweinsteiger in the midfield cuz I'm sure he would've picked him.

No iniesta? I'm surprised

Put them all together and you get Gerrard.

Idola gua

What about dribbling???

Where you being lad

Wow I didn't know Matt Damon watch Football

Iniesta

Ballack was unlucky with timing of injuries.

Michael bardzo przystojny

I find the lack of Makelele disturbing

In '06 when he had a free transfer he should've joined Man Utd instead of Chelsea it would've suited him more playing alongside Scholes than Lampard.

Pirlo