Jens Daniel Nowotny (born 11 January 1974) is a German former footballer who played as a defender.
He played in nearly 300 official games with Bayer Leverkusen in one full decade, helping them reach the 2002 Champions League final.
In his prime, he is widely regarded as the best defender in Germany.Internationally, Nowotny appeared for Germany in one World Cup and two European Championships, gaining 48 caps.