Bastian Schweinsteiger (born 1 August 1984) is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the German national team. A right-footed player, he usually plays as central midfielder. Earlier in his career he primarily played as a wide midfielder.

Schweinsteiger has won many awards in his club and in his international career, including seven Bundesliga titles, seven German Cups, a UEFA Champions League title, and two League Cups. As of October 2013, he is the Bayern Munich vice-captain to long-time teammate Philipp Lahm. He has been voted as the best German player in 2013. He is also known as the "midfield mastermind".

Schweinsteiger made five appearances as Germany qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. On 15 October 2013, he won his 100th cap for the national team in a 5–3 win over Sweden.