Bastian Schweinsteiger born in Bavaria, Germany is a professional footballer from Germany who currently plays in midfield for Bayern Munich.
Schweinsteiger signed for Bayern Munich as a youth team player on 1998 and rose through the club's youth sides.
A talented youth ski racer, he had to decide between pursuing a professional career in skiing and football at the age of 14.
Having won the German youth championship in July 2002, Schweinsteiger quickly earned a place in the reserves, producing a string of solid third division displays.
I love this strong player - wish him all the best in SA games 2010...
