Bayern Munich have appeared in the Champions League final on multiple occasions since the turn of the century, accumulating a cast of players that spans generations, nationalities, and footballing eras. FourFourTwo have published a quiz that asks readers to name every player to have featured for the club in a final during that period.
The challenge, according to FourFourTwo, covers all of Bayern's Champions League final appearances from 2000 onwards — a window that takes in some of the more dramatic evenings in European football, including heartbreak at Wembley in 2012 and triumph in Lisbon two years later.
The breadth of the task is considerable. Bayern's final squads across those matches have featured world-class goalkeepers, title-winning defenders, midfielders of genuine distinction, and forwards who have defined their respective positions. Pinning down every player — including those who came on as substitutes or sat in the squad without significant minutes — is where most attempts will begin to fray.
For Bayern supporters, many names will arrive quickly. For the general football fan, the exercise becomes a useful reminder of just how consistently the club has recruited and retained elite-level talent over a sustained period. The quiz demands precision as much as breadth of knowledge; knowing a player played for Bayern is one thing, confirming they appeared in a specific final is another matter entirely.
The FourFourTwo quiz is available now on their website.