Michael Tarnat
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 October 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Hilden, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Left wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bayern Munich (leader of U12–U16 youths) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1979–1990 | SV Hilden-Nord | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1994 | MSV Duisburg | 134 | (12) |
| 1994–1997 | Karlsruher SC | 81 | (7) |
| 1997–2003 | Bayern Munich | 122 | (8) |
| 2003–2004 | Manchester City | 32 | (3) |
| 2004–2009 | Hannover 96 | 102 | (8) |
| Total | 471 | (38) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Germany | 19 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Tarnat (born 27 October 1969) is a German former professional footballer, currently employed by Bayern Munich as the leader of the U12–U16 youth teams. A left-footed full-back, he was also employed as a left wingback and occasionally as a defensive midfielder. His nickname is "Tanne", meaning "fir" in English. He ended his career with Hannover 96, having previously played for MSV Duisburg, Karlsruher SC, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. A veteran of 19 caps for Germany, Tarnat also participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He is renowned for his powerful free kicks and similar long-shots with his strong left foot.