Werder — Best pictures!

Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacher (pictured) had a huge performance yesterday, scoring the 2nd goal in his side’s 2:0 home win over 1899 Hoffenheim. He earned approximately 12 points in the FTBL system to move just a sliver from leader in the world

Germany international Mesut Ozil (pictured) captured the lead in the FTBL world ranking of U-21 midfielders as he helped Werder Bremen to a 2:0 home win over 1899 Hoffenheim in Bundesliga action yesterday.

After the weekend WC qualifiers, there have been a lot of changes in FTBL top charts. The russian defeat by the german national team let Per Mertesacker get an award of 10 points to his personal rating, entering the TOP-23 chart with 118.27 points.

Werder Bremen striker Aaron Hunt, whom Germany coach Joachim Lowe continues to ignore, has attracted the attention of another star coach, Liverpool’s Rafael Benitez: reports in the German media claim Benitez is willing to trade Dutch international Ryan

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