Keys for Germany to Enjoy Lasting Success and Silverware as Spain Did

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Published: November 18, 2014

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On Tuesday Joachim Low’s Germany will hope to finish a most impressive year on a high with a win against none other than former world champions Spain at the Estadio de Balaidos in Vigo. 

Yet when these two sides meet, the comparisons between the legacy of each country will be completely unavoidable. Can Germany match Spain as they did in Brazil this year and go on to win consecutive trophies like Vicente del Bosque’s formidable side?

The first and most notable factor we should consider when asked if Germany can enjoy lasting success at the top of international football is whether or not this current squad is good enough. 

The simple answer to that is "yes, of course they are!"

Although Low has had to adapt to losing senior players such as Philipp Lahm and Miroslav Klose, he or his potential successor in the years to come will be able to call upon established players such as Thomas Muller, Marco Reus and Toni Kroos for at least the next five or six years. 

Of the squad that will line up against Spain in Vigo, only Roman Weidenfeller currently resides over the age of 30, with the average age of the squad sitting at a very healthy 25 years of age. 

Another aspect of the success that has continued to stick around the Spain national team is the manner in which the country’s top clubs continue to stay true to a largely localised spine to each squad. 

La Roja indeed have a lot to thank both Real Madrid and Barcelona for, yet no factor has affected Spain’s continued success quite like the domination of both clubs in the national team roster. 



It may seem like a somewhat exaggerated point, but there is plenty of truth to the theory; Spain benefit from a squad that is largely made up of teammates from Madrid and Barca. 

Germany have and will continue to benefit from a similar setup with both Dortmun...
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