Jens Lehmann
Jens Lehmann
Jens Gerhard Lehmannis a retired German footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was voted UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year for the 1996–97 and 2005–06 seasons, and was selected for three World Cup squads. He was a member of Arsenal's Invincibles, playing every match of their famous unbeaten title winning season. He also holds the UEFA Champions League record for the most consecutive clean sheets, having not conceded a goal in 10 matches whilst at Arsenal...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth10 November 1969
CityEssen, Germany
arsenal attacks beware counter offensive position shift style
At Arsenal we play a very attractive, offensive style so I always have to beware of counter attacks when you have to shift your position a lot more.
advice came gave ignored stuck
Thierry came up to me and gave me some advice but I ignored it and stuck to my plan.
disappointment thinking insulting
My coach confirmed to me my impression that he uses a different measuring stick to evaluate Almunia. For me, this was a huge disappointment. That has forced me to think about my situation. I have to ask myself what is still realistic and possible for me at Arsenal? When Wenger says something like that, it's going to be difficult for me to get back in here. It's very frustrating. When I see the performances on the field, I get angry and I have to clench my fist in my pocket.
careers decision coaching
It was the hardest decision of his coaching career so I accepted that I should be No 1 and that was it
mistake two insulting
I made two mistakes at the beginning of the season. But I saw Manuel Almunia making mistakes as well, so sometimes you don't know what the thoughts of the coach are.'
fists pockets performances
When I see Almunia's performances, I get angry and have to make a fist in my pocket