Arne Friedrich

Arne Friedrich (born 29 May 1979 in Bad Oeynhausen) is a Germany association football defender (association football), who plays for Hertha BSC and the Germany national football team.

As of September 2008, the Hertha BSC Captain (football) has represented Arne Friedrich country on 61 occasions, Arne Friedrich debut coming in the 2-2 draw against Bulgaria national football team in Sofia, on 21 August 2002. On 21 December 2004 Friedrich captained Germany national football team to a 5-1 friendly win over Thailand national football team in Bangkok.

Arne Friedrich was included in the 23-man squad in 2006 FIFA World Cup, where Germany national football team finished third. Friedrich started almost every game and was very instrumental in getting Germany to the Third Place match. Arne Friedrich is a very versatile player, playing full back, center back, and occasionally a more midfield position. Arne Friedrich was also called up to Germany's UEFA Euro 2008 squad.

Arne Friedrich is a very reliable defender and can cause problems in striking powers as Arne Friedrich is one of the fastest defenders in the Fußball-Bundesliga.