Nelson Valdez, Werder Bremen's former striker, looks back on his active career and talks about his coaching job in Paraguay. The 42-year-old reminisces about his time at Werder, where he became a double winner.

How did Valdez join Werder?

Valdez joined Werder Bremen in 2001 and quickly became a fan favorite. He recalls his early days in Bremen, where the weather was a challenge for him.

Valdez' experiences at the 2006 World Cup

Valdez played at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and remembers the match against England, where he faced Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. He also talks about the aura of David Beckham, whom he greatly admires.

Valdez' path to success

Valdez grew up in humble circumstances in Paraguay and had to fight his way to success through hard work and perseverance. He recalls the time when he slept on a mattress in the stadium to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Werder Bremen currently sits 15th in the Bundesliga, 57 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 37 goals and conceded 60 this season, resulting in a negative goal difference of 23.