Michael Ballack biography from http://www.contacttheplayers.com

Michael Ballack is a midfielder for Germany and Chelsea in the English Premier League. He is a classic box-to-box midfielder who can be relied upon to create chances from nothing with his killer through-balls. He has a fantastic shot, and has a never-say-die attitude that makes him a great leader, for both Germany (where he is captain) and Chelsea.

Michael Ballack signed for Chelsea on a Bosman free transfer in May 2006, and made his debut in the first game of the season in August. He had been expected to move to Real Madrid or Manchester United, where he would better fit into their creative systems, but instead chose to join Jose Mourinho’s Premier League champions. Ballack’s first season was considered a success, but he was in direct competition for a place in the team with fan-favourite Frank Lampard.

Ballack missed the 2007 FA Cup Final (which Chelsea won in extra-time) and the start of the 2007/08 season because of an ankle injury that required surgery. He returned to his best form in December 2007, and was part of the team that narrowly missed out on the Carling Cup, Premier League and Champions League trophies – finishing runner up in all three.