We're taught to play as team: Muller on why many Germans don't win Ballon d'Or

German footballer Thomas Muller opened up about why many German players don't win Ballon d'Or. "In Germany, we don't believe too much in superstars," he stated. "We are taught from an early age to play as a team, not to shine alone," he further added. German players have won the Ballon d'Or seven times.