Schweinsteiger in action for Germany at the Euro 2012
"If I was to pick my standout it would have to be, in a World Cup year, a World Cup winner. Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos and Bastian Schweinsteiger were all excellent, but if I had to pick one as my player of the year it would be Schweinsteiger."

"I have been really impressed by the Germany captain so far in Euro 2012 and he is the kind of midfield player that I really like.
He can do everything. He tackles, defends, is powerful when going forward, has a good shot and is also good on the ball."

–Patrick Vieira, former French International

* 2014 AFL Rising Star nominee
* 2014 22under22 selection
* Harry Collier Trophy 2014