
He could take it and give it out: Ulf Kirsten, here in the derby at FC Köln.
„A goal doesn't have to be beautiful, over the line is enough

Trophy hunter: Ulf with his three top goalscorer awards (left Rudi Völler, right Kicker editor Frank Lußem).
„I've seen a lot of strikers but none like Kirsten

A textbook example of a fighter: Kirsten never gave up chasing the ball.

One of 20 goals for Germany: Kirsten beats Brazil's keeper Taffarel in the 2-1 defeat against the Selecao in 1998.

Der Schwatte says goodbye: Ulf Kirsten in his testimonial in Dresden in November 2003.

Get in: Kirsten beats Hertha keeper Fiedler with the winning header at 1-0.