Neuer, Boateng and Lahm top rankings

At this time of year, renowned magazine kicker publishes its long-running and traditional German Football Rankings. In the current year-end edition, Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer and centre-back Jérôme Boateng are the only players rated “World Class” in their respective categories. In the rankings behind Boateng, David Alaba and Javi Martínez came second and third with an “International Class” rating. FCB captain Philipp Lahm tops the table for full-backs, also with the “International Class” label.