Although he was reportedly naturally left-footed, it is believed that Brehme felt that his right foot was actually more accurate than his left, but that he had a more powerful shot with his "weaker" left foot.
Deși el a fost considerat drept natural stângaci, se crede că Brehme simțea că piciorul drept era de fapt mai precis decât stânga, dar că avea o lovitură mai puternică cu piciorul stâng al lui.