Thomas Muller career summary – ‘versatile’ icon of German football, king of ‘simple football’

Introducing detailed biography Thomas Muller is one of the versatile players who can play as a striker and midfielder in German football.

Thomas Muller 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year (Source: Sky Sports)

Thomas Muller biography overview

Thomas Muller was born on September 13, 1989, in Weilheim. He had a passion for football from an early age and started playing officially for the club at the age of 10.

In 2007, he was signed by Bayern Munich youth club and it was not until 2008 that he had his first football match to make his debut.

In 2009, he joined the German national team at the age of 16 and has since started his professional football career.

Currently, Thomas Muller plays as a midfielder or striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the German national football team.

Thomas Muller’s Club career

At FC Bayern Munich:

– 2007-2008: Became the 5th top scorer

– 2008-2009: Player of the month

– 2009-2010: Win the German championship and become the top scorer of the season

– 2010-2011: Reached the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League

– 2011-2012: Participated in the Champions League final

– 2012-2013: Won the treble in history: The Cup, Champions League, Championship title.

– 2013-2014: DFB-Pokal Finals 2014

– 2014-2015: Top scorer in UEFA Champions League

– 2015-2016: The player with the most goals in the Champions League arena

– 2016-2017: Victory in the German Super Cup 2016

– 2017-2018: Participating in the semi-finals of the German Football Cup

– 2018-2019: Won the German National Football League for the 7th time in a row

– 2019-2020: Win the 6th Champions League

– 2020-2021: Win the European Super Cup and win the Bundesliga for the 9th time

– 2021-2022: 8th player in UEFA Champions League history to score 50th goal

Thomas Muller’s international career

– 2010: FIFA Best Player, Young Player of the Year

– 2014: Won the 2014 World Cup

Thomas Muller’s style of play

Thomas Muller is not the type of player with technique and strength, he plays based on tactical thinking and the ability to run and find spaces that are highly appreciated along with quiet play and ability. Very good finishing improved gradually over time.

His nickname “Raumdeuter” translated into Vietnamese means “Space Explorer” or “Space Interpreter” which speaks for itself. Coach Joachim Low also commented on Thomas Muller: “A strange player, unpredictable running but whose sole purpose is how to score goals.”

Thomas Muller’s world records

– 2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

– Outstanding Young Player of the FIFA World Cup 2010

– FIFA Golden Ball: 2010, 2011

– The Silver Shoe of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

– Silver Ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Thomas Muller’s European Records

– Bravo Award: 2010

Thomas Muller’s Private Life

Thomas Muller’s wife, Lisa – is an equestrian athlete. In 2007, the two got to know each other through a friend but did not make much progress. However, fate was destined, Lisa and Thomas Muller still accidentally found each other through social networks. On Christmas 2008, Thomas Muller proposed to Lisa in front of her house. On December 1, 2009, Thomas Muller and Lisa got married when they were only 20 years old.