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11.08.2004Huge honour for Philipp LahmEvery year sports magazine Kicker asked sports journalists around the country to vote the "Footballer of the Year". This year VfB defender Philipp Lahm finished in second place. His finish shows the respect his has earned in the last 12 months when he developed from an unknown youngster into a full German international. Ailton wins Only Brazilian striker Ailton, who won a historic double with SV Werder Bremen and has joined FC Schalke 04, managed to collect more votes than Lahm. Ailton received 216 votes compared to Lahm's 172 and won the title. FC Bayern München midfielder Michael Ballack took the final place on the podium by finishing third.
2004年08月12日 09点08分