Thomas Müller

When you talk about the most underrated midfielders in football history, then the name of Thomas Muller surely pops up in the mind. The German midfielder is one of the most versatile and talented players in Europe and has been a key member for his club Bayern Munich for more than a decade. Muller is also a key member for the Germany National Team and played a huge part in helping the team win the FIFA World Cup in 2014. The 32 year old was born in Weilheim, Germany on 13th Spetember,1989. Muller can play as an attacking midfielder, a striker and a winger. He is known for his positioning and his goal scoring and assisting ability. The German international is also one of the best playmakers in Europe currently and has been famously known for his versatility.

Thomas Muller started playing football from a very young age and was keen to become a professional football player. He joined the Bayern Munich youth team in 2000 and and was part of the 2007 Bayern Munich academy team that finished as the runner-up in the 'Under 19' Bundesliga. Muller made his first team debut the following year and has since been a key member for the German club. The 32 year old has played for the Germany 'under 19' and the Germany 'under 21' set ups before being promoted to the first team. Muller played a huge part in helping Germany reach 3rd place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup by scoring 5 goals in the tournament. The 32 year old won the "Golden Boot" in that tournament and was also awarded the "FIFA World Cup Best Young Player" as well as the " World Soccer Young Player of the Year" that same year. Muller has also won the "Silver Boot" in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the "Silver Ball" for being the second best player in the tournament.

Thomas Muller has won 1 FIFA World Cup, 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, 10 Bundesliga titles, 6 German Cups, 2 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and 7 German Super Cups in his long and illustrious career. He has also been the top assist provider in Europe in the last 2 seasons.

Club and International debuts

Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller has been playing for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich throughout his career. The 32 year old made his debut for the Bavarian club on 15th August 2008 when he came on as a substitute for Miroslav Klose for the last ten minutes of the game against Hamburger SV.

Germany: Muller made his debut for the German National Team on 3rd March 2010 when he started the game against Argentina in a 1-0 loss. The coach at the time for the Germany National Team was Joachim Low.

Notable Statistics

Thomas Muller is one of the few players in world football who has played for only 1 club throughout his life. The 32 year old was a part of the Bayern Munich youth team and since being promoted to the first team in 2008, Muller has not looked back. The German international is a legend at the Bavarian club as well as the Germany National Team. Muller has been a key member for his nation as well.

Thomas Muller is considered to be one of the best midfielders ever produced by Germany and has played a vital role in helping Germany win their 4th World Cup in the summer of 2014 in Brazil. Muller won the "Silver Boot" that tournament by scoring 5 goals and was nominated as the 2nd best player in that tournament.

Club Stats

International Stats

Thomas Muller jersey number

Thomas Muller is one of the few players who has always kept a constant number throughout his club career. The 32 year old has been wearing the number 25 for Bayern Munich ever since his debut for the club more than a decade ago and that become has become legendary because of Muller.

However, Thomas Muller has been wearing the number 13 for most part of his stint for the German National Team. He wore the number 25 for just a single season in 2020/21 for the national team but has since then returned back to the number 13 this season.

Thomas Muller net worth and salary

Thomas Muller has net worth of $22 million as of 2022. The 32 year old has a weekly salary of almost $335,000 and the 32 year old is considered to be one of the top earning players in the world right now. The German international is the 3rd highest earning member at Bayern Munich behind Manuel Neuer and superstar Robert Lewandowski.

Brand endorsements

Adidas

Proctor and Gamble

Gillette

Volkswagen

Weber-Stephen

Barilla

Rewe

Who is Thomas Muller's wife?

Thomas Muller is married to the love of his life, Lisa Muller. The couple have been together for more than a decade. Lisa Muller works as a professional dressage rider and she has done some modelling work too. The couple tied the knot in 2009, just 2 years after meeting each other.

Does Thomas Muller have kids?

Thomas Muller and Lisa Muller still do not have any kids as they are reportedly not ready to have kids yet. However, the couple do have 2 huge dogs at their place that are considered as a part of their family.