Albert Einstein once said that true intelligence is measured not by what you know but by your ability to change and adapt.
No player in world football better encapsulates the German-born theoretical physicist’s words than Bayern Munich’s full-back turned midfielder, Philipp Lahm.
The last decade has seen the landscape of the game change, across football’s domestic and international fronts. A widespread embracing of forward-thinking tactical ideas, and new competitive pressure points, has seen the traditional player roles and positions of old become re-revolutionised.