2010 Germany Home – Bastian Schweinsteiger #7 M

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was a defining tournament for Bastian Schweinsteiger, who transitioned from winger to central midfield general and emerged as one of the competition’s standout leaders. Wearing #7, he was the engine of a young, dynamic Germany side that dazzled with high-scoring performances and reached the semifinals.

🏆 Germany’s 2010 World Cup Journey

• Group D

  • ✅ 4–0 vs Australia

  • ❌ 0–1 vs Serbia

  • ✅ 1–0 vs Ghana

  • 🔝 Finished 1st in the group

• Round of 16: ✅ 4–1 vs England

• Quarterfinals: ✅ 4–0 vs Argentina

• Semifinals: ❌ 0–1 vs Spain

• Third Place Match: ✅ 3–2 vs Uruguay

• Final Placement: 🥉 3rd place

⚽ Schweinsteiger’s Role & Highlights

• Position: Central Midfielder

• Matches Played: 7

• Key Contributions:

  • Ran the midfield with composure and leadership

  • Delivered a legendary performance vs Argentina in the quarterfinals, assisting twice and dominating play

  • Created multiple goals through surging runs and vision

  • Named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team

At just 25, Schweinsteiger embraced the responsibility of guiding a new generation that included Özil, Müller, and Khedira. He was widely praised for both his tactical discipline and emotional maturity.

🇩🇪 2010 Germany Key Squad

• Coach: Joachim Löw

• Schweinsteiger (#7) – Midfield general

• Philipp Lahm (Captain)

• Thomas Müller (Golden Boot winner)

• Mesut Özil

• Miroslav Klose

• Manuel Neuer

• Sami Khedira

• Per Mertesacker

• Lukas Podolski

• Jerome Boateng

• Arne Friedrich