Philipp Lahm : (4) " Big teams need a core of players who have their roots at their clubs, who grow with their clubs and who embody the culture. Representing it on the pitch and outside as well. " - Philipp Lahm " I last played in Dubai in the summer of 2009 and it was still over 40 degrees in the evening. It was extremely exhausting and absolute madness. " - Philipp Lahm " The most important thing is that we play as a team. It means to attack together but to defend together as well. " - Philipp Lahm " I joined Bayern at the age of 11, and from then on it was all about being up to the competition. It doesn’t matter who you face, you are always the favorite. You learn this at a young age. And this continues throughout your career at Bayern Munich, you are always the favorite or one of the favorites in every competition you are involved in. " - Philipp Lahm