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Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Thomas Muller

Thomas Muller is a German international footballer whose footballing ability has taken him to the very top. He has won almost everything he could have won in the course of his career. This is not only a comment to the teams he plays for but his immense talent and technical ability.

Muller was born on 13th September 1989 and possessed great footballing potential from a young age. There is no doubt he has lived up to this potential. The so-called Ramdeuter is a player who has a great natural read of the game and heavily relies on instinct.

He has played only for Bayern Munich in his senior career and has established himself as one of the most versatile players. For both club and country, he can and has been deployed as an attacking midfielder, second striker, center forward, and on either wing.

Below are some interesting facts about the German and Bavarian legend, Thomas M眉ller.

1. Scored 120 goals In a Season as A Kid

Muller was born in Weilheim, Bavaria and from a young age, he loved football. Despite his obvious love for the game, he was extremely talented and destined for great things.

His first club as a kid was TSV Pahl and from the word go he stood out as special. According to Family companion Wolfgang Tuffentsamer, in one season the team once scored 165 goals with Muller netting 120 of that total.

Crazy and impressive numbers in whatever context these goals were scored. This record and some memorable performances caught the attention of Bayern Munich. In 2000, Thomas Muller joined the Bavarians and has been there since.

2. Has Only Played for Bayern Munich in His Career

In 2000, Thomas Muller joined Bayern Munich at age 11. He rose through the club鈥檚 rigorous and brutal youth system. In 2007, he was part of Bayern鈥檚 U19 side that finished second in the Bundesliga.

In March of 2008, he made his debut for Bayern鈥檚 reserve (U23) team. On 15th August 2008, Muller made his full debut for Bayern鈥檚 senior team under then-manager J眉rgen Klinsmann.

This marked the beginning of a successful career at Bayern that has lasted for 14 years (as of 2022) now. He has set records, broken many, and won the love, admiration, and respect of many in the footballing world.

3. Infamous Sense of Humor

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Part of the reason why Muller is adored by the majority of the public, besides his footballing skills, is his sense of humor. Muller is known to express himself freely and usually to humorous effect.

According to Muller, fun is at the heart of his philosophy and you (we) must never lose it. Muller has managed to make us laugh time and time again, whether during pre/post-match interviews or his social media accounts.

Who can forget him calling his former teammate Lewandowski- Lewangoalski? Get it, because he scored many goals for Bayern? Yeah, a bit cringy to be honest but funny nonetheless.

Also, he has been known to make fun of some opponents after big losses. For example, Brazil after the infamous 7-1 loss in the 2014 World Cup and Barcelona after the infamous 8-2 loss to Bayern.

4. He Is a Published Author

Having risen through the ranks in his favorite club, Muller decided to pen a children鈥檚 book. The book is aimed to inspire youngsters and aspiring footballers to follow their dreams.

The book is titled Mein Weg in Die Startelf which translates to My Journey into the Starting Eleven. According to Muller, “I’ve always enjoyed reading, so this book is a project close to my heart and I can say that anyone who reads it will be at an advantage, especially in football!” The book can be accessed on several platforms including Bayern鈥檚 official website.

5. Has Been a Regular Starter for Bayern Since 2009

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Muller made his debut in the 2008/09 season under J眉rgen Klinsmann. He made 3 Bundesliga appearances in the season as well as his champions league debut. He signed his first senior contract in February 2002, a 2-year deal from the 2009/10 season.

After his first season, Muller expected to be loaned or transferred out of the club for first-team minutes. However, a change in management saw the appointment of Lois van Gaal which brought new fortunes for Muller.

He was a regular for Bayern in the 2009/10 season, named in the starting 11 for the majority of the season. In February 2010, he was rewarded with a new contract that would run until 2013.

He finished the season winning the domestic double (Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal). He had 13 goals and 11 assists in 34 Bundesliga appearances and was the top scorer, with 4 goals n the DFB-Pokal. Not too shabby for his first full season.

6. A Bayern Legend

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As of 2022, Thomas Muller has spent 14 years as a senior player for Bayern. In this period, he has done more than enough to cement himself as a legend for the Bavarian club.

Season after season, he has put in memorable performances, scored loads of goals, and provided even more assists. The model professional if there ever was one is the embodiment that is Thomas Muller.

He has made 641 competitive appearances for Bayern Munich as of November 2022. She holds the record for the outfield player with the most appearances for Bayern Munich. Generally, he is second in terms of appearances second only to former Bayern goalkeeper Sepp Maier.

Muller is also the player with the most assists in both Bayern and Bundesliga history. He ranks third in terms of goals scored for Bayern lagging behind Gerd Muller (no relation) and Robert Lewandowski.

7. Most Decorated German Player in History

He may fall off the radar in the conversation for the best players in the world but Thomas Muller is up there with the best of them. His trophy cabinet is a testament to this fact. He is what many would call a serial winner.

Muller has won 10 Bundesliga titles in a row, 11 in total. Six DFB-Pokal trophies. Seven DFL-Supercup wins. Two Champions League wins, with the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cups alongside them both.

To top that all off, one 2014 World Cup. This tallies to 31 trophies, making him one of the most decorated players in world football. The tally also makes him the most decorated German footballer in history.

8. Top Scorer in the 2010 World Cup, Winner In 2014

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Thomas Muller got his first call up in for Germany in January 2010. He made his debut in a 1-0 loss against Argentina in the same month.

Muller was part of Germany鈥檚 2010 World Cup squad. He played a part in most matches in the competition including the third-place playoff where he scored. Germany finished in third place in the tournament.

Muller finished the 2010 WC with 5 goals and was the joint top scorer. He was also voted Best Young Player of the tournament.

In 2014, Thomas Muller also had a fantastic World Cup as he scored 5 goals in the Tournament. This included the opening goal in the humiliating 7-1 win over hosts Brazil.

Muller played a big part in Germany winning the 2014 WC. He was named on the ten-man shortlist for FIFA’s Golden Ball award for the tournament’s best player.

9. Most World Cup Goals Headed into the 2022 World Cup

After the 2014 World Cup win, Germany has struggled on the international stage. They were eliminated in the semifinals of Euro 2016 with Muller’s poor form a contributing factor.

The 2018 World Cup is one many German fans and players want to forget. A group stage exit was the culmination of poor performances in the tournament. Muller did not score a single goal despite playing in all 3 matches.

Muller was dropped from the international team in 2019 by Joachim Low. A decision he said made him “angry and surprised”. He did however make a comeback in Germany鈥檚 disappointing Euro 2020 campaign.

In November 2022, Hansi Flick named Muller in his 26-Man squad for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Muller alongside German talents such as Serge Gnabry, Musiala, and Kai Havertz will look to put Germany鈥檚 recent misery on the big stage to bed.

Headed into the World Cup, Muller is the player with the most goals (10) at the World Cup who will be active. Yes, this includes Messi and Ronaldo who will both be at the WC.

Also, the record for most goals at the World Cup stage is fellow German Miroslav Klose with 16 goals. Muller will look to break this record and if he can tap into his 2010 and 2014 form, there鈥檚 a chance.

10. Nicknamed Himself Raumdeuter

Muller in 2014 by Ag锚ncia Brasil –

Similar to many players, Muller also has a nickname. But what鈥檚 different with Muller鈥檚 is that it was coined by him and surprisingly it stuck mostly because t made sense. Muller nicknamed himself 鈥渞aumdeuter鈥�, a German word that translates to 鈥榮pace investigator or space interpreter.鈥�

He named himself as such because his strength as an attacker is not dribbling, passing, or shooting (Although he鈥檚 good at all) but 鈥渋n finding space.鈥� Muller takes advantage of his intelligence and incredible understanding of positioning and tactics to always be at the right place at the right time.