2013 was a historic year for Bayern Munich. The German Giants swept aside all opposition to win an astonishing Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup and Champions League quadruple, and they were inspired by a "Magic Dwarf". That's the bizarre nickname afforded to Philipp Lahm, yet it's one that makes sense given the maestro's mercurial talents. The German international's tackling abilities belie his small stature and his pace, dribbling skills and versatility - he can operate at left-back, right-back and even defensive midfield - make him an almost complete player. Widely considered one of the best fullbacks in the world today, Lahm is a proud three-time member of the UEFA Team of the Year - most recently in 2012 - and was also included in the World Cup team of the tournament in 2006 and 2010. And the defender was on top form in 2013, helping Bayern win virtually everything under the sun.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
