网页Matthäus is the most capped German player of all time, retiring with a total of 150 appearances (83 for West Germany) in 20 years, and 23 goals. Matthäus is a member of the FIFA 100 list of the greatest living football players chosen by Pelé. [ 2 ] Diego Maradona said of Matthäus, "He is the best rival I've ever had.