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<h2>Early Life and Youth Career</h2>
<p>Bastian Schweinsteiger was born in 1984 in Germany and is of German nationality. Before committing fully to football, he was a talented ski racer and had to choose between a professional career in skiing or football. In 1998, he began playing at the youth level for Bayern Munich, laying the foundation for a decorated professional career.</p>

<h2>Bayern Munich Career</h2>
<p>Schweinsteiger spent more than 13 seasons at Bayern Munich, making over 500 appearances across all competitions and scoring 68 goals. Initially deployed as a wide midfielder, he later transitioned into a central midfield role, where he became a cornerstone of the team. During his time with Bayern, he amassed a wealth of honors, including eight Bundesliga titles, seven DFB-Pokal trophies, the UEFA Champions League title in 2013, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.</p>

<h2>Move to Manchester United</h2>
<p>In 2015, Schweinsteiger transferred to Manchester United in the English Premier League for a reported fee of £6.5 million. Although his tenure at the club was relatively short, he brought experience and leadership to the midfield. He was known for his versatility, primarily playing centrally but also capable of contributing from both wings.</p>

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<h2>International Career with Germany</h2>
<p>Bastian Schweinsteiger began his international career in 2004 and went on to earn 121 caps and score 24 goals for the German national team, making him the fourth most capped player in the country’s history. He participated in four UEFA European Championships and three FIFA World Cups, including the victorious 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign. Following <a href="/biography/philipp-lahm">Philipp Lahm</a>’s retirement in 2014, Schweinsteiger was appointed team captain and continued in that role until his retirement from international football in 2016.</p>

<h2>Playing Style and Recognition</h2>
<p>Known for his intelligence on the pitch, powerful shooting ability, and precise delivery from set pieces, Schweinsteiger earned a reputation as one of the finest midfielders in the world. His tireless energy and ability to read the game earned him nicknames like "midfield motor" and "midfield mastermind." German national team <a href="/biography/joachim-low">coach</a> <a href="/biography/joachim-low">Joachim Löw</a> once referred to him as "the brain" of the team. He was also voted Germany’s Best Player in 2013.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Media Presence</h2>
<p>Schweinsteiger was raised Roman Catholic and earned the nicknames "Basti" or "<a href="/biography/bastian-schweinsteiger">Schweini</a>" among fans. "Basti" was often used to distinguish him from his elder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobias_Schweinsteiger">brother</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobias_Schweinsteiger">Tobias Schweinsteiger</a>, who also played football, primarily for Bayern Munich’s reserve team.</p>
<p>He was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Brandner">model</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Brandner">Sarah Brandner</a> from 2007 until 2014. Later that year, he began dating Serbian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Ivanovic">tennis player</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Ivanovic">Ana Ivanović</a>, whom he married in 2016. The couple has since become prominent public figures. His reported salary at the peak of his career was approximately £14.3 million, and his net worth is estimated at around $82 million. He also maintains a presence on social media, particularly through his Twitter account, @BSchweinsteiger.</p>

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