Gerd Müller

Football player and Bundesliga legend

Gerd Müller - Football player and Bundesliga legend
Born

November 3rd, 1945
80 years ago

Died

August 15th, 2021
4 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in 1945, this football player gained recognition as one of the greatest strikers in the history of the sport. He played primarily for Bayern Munich, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer. As a member of the West Germany national team, he contributed to the team winning the 1974 FIFA World Cup and secured the Golden Boot in the 1970 World Cup. His prolific goal-scoring earned numerous accolades and solidified a legendary status in football.

Scored 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga matches

Won the 1974 FIFA World Cup

Secured the Golden Boot in the 1970 World Cup

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