Oliver Kahn’s ‘terrifying’ compilation that shows how intimidating he really was

Oliver ‘The Titan’ Kahn. It is a nickname worthy of the great man.

Measuring just over 6ft 1in, the intimidating German was certainly talented. He has twice won the record for the longest period without conceding a goal in the Bundesliga and during a 21-year career laden with trophies, he became the only goalkeeper in history to win the Ball. gold.

There was no doubt about his ability between the sticks, but it was his absolutely terrifying presence that many remember most.

He was not only feared by his opponents. Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Mehmet Scholl, who spent 13 years playing alongside Kahn for the Bavarians, once said there were only two things he feared in the life: war and Oliver Kahn.

The former German captain had a reputation for losing his temper, and in a pretty brilliant video the Bundesliga YouTube channel created a masterpiece celebrating his most outrageous moments, including when he was frightened Bayer Leverkusen striker Thomas Brdaric into “pushing him down like a wrestler.”

Oh, and let’s not forget the moment he nibbled on Dortmund player Heiko Herrlich’s neck.

Kahn didn’t reach his legendary status without establishing himself as a powerhouse for Bayern – and he wasn’t going to shed any kind of opposition in a single game, including nine-year-olds in a draw session. charity shooting.

That’s it. Tor! – a book that focuses on the history of German football – claims Kahn took part in a penalty shootout against a group of nine-year-olds for a charity. According to the story, every time the youngsters scored against the Bayern Munich legend, money was donated to charity.

Unfortunately for the 9-year-old, the 51-year-old German goalscorer had no intention of being beaten and ended up saving every shot fired in the shootout.

Even in matters of charity, the man lived up to his reputation.

The winning mentality of the former German international in sport was something else.

The man himself has spoken of how important his body language is in directing fear into the hearts of his opponents.

“I often use my body language to show my team ‘total presence’ – and to instill respect, if not fear, in my opponents,” he explained.

“Goalkeepers need an element of insanity. Who else could stand there and allow people to shoot balls in their face or in their stomachs, and still thinks that’s great?”

One of the greatest of all time – but my god was he scary.