Bastian Schweinsteiger names his best XI between the 2013 Bayern and current Bayern teams

TL;DR

Bastian Schweinsteiger selected his best XI from the 2013 Bayern Munich team and the current squad, favoring the former. His lineup includes notable players like Ribery, Müller, and Neuer, resulting in a 9-2 victory for the 2013 side.

Key points

Bastian Schweinsteiger named his best XI from 2013 and current Bayern teams.
The lineup includes players like Ribery, Müller, and Neuer.
Schweinsteiger's picks led to a 9-2 victory for the 2013 side.

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Bastian SchweinsteigerPhilipp LahmKaneRiberyMüllerRobbenKimmichJavi MartinezAlabaDanteBoatengLahmNeuerOliséUpamecano

Bayern Munich

DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 6: Bastian Schweinsteiger was inducted into the Hall of Fame Philipp Lahm gave the laudatory speech at the ceremony honoring his induction into the Hall of Fame of the German Football Museum on October 6, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bastian Schweinsteiger is one of the greatest players to ever wear the Bayern Munich and Germany shirt. His time with Bayern marked a special era in the club when the Munich club hit their full stride starting a brilliant run of titles in the Bundesliga. However, how does that special 2013 Champions League winning side compared against this current Vincent Kompany side? Schweinsteiger was recently asked to make his picks for a best XI between players from both sides and it is clear that Schweinsteiger believes one of the two teams is far superior. Schweinsteiger best XI: 2026 Kane 2013 Ribery – 2013 Müller – 2013 Robben 2026 Kimmich – 2013 Javi Martinez 2013 Alaba – 2013 – 2013 – 2013 Lahm 2013 That makes it a 9-2 win for the 2013 side, but there were a handful of debatable picks, such as 2026 Kimmich over 2013 Schweinsteiger, which was perhaps a humble decision. Another point of contention could be made between 2013 Robben and 2026 , or 2013 Dante over 2026 . While both teams are some of the best sides in the club’s history, what would your best XI be between the two sides? *Let us know in the comments!*

Q&A

What players did Bastian Schweinsteiger include in his best XI?

Schweinsteiger's best XI features players like Ribery, Müller, Robben, Kimmich, and Neuer from the 2013 Bayern team and 2026 Kane.

Why does Schweinsteiger believe the 2013 Bayern team is superior?

Schweinsteiger's selections suggest he views the 2013 team as more accomplished, highlighted by their Champions League victory and overall dominance during that era.

What were the controversial picks in Schweinsteiger's best XI?

Debatable selections include Kimmich over Schweinsteiger and Robben over Olisé, as well as Dante over Upamecano, sparking discussion among fans.