Miroslav Klose

Footballer and World Cup Top Scorer

Miroslav Klose - Footballer and World Cup Top Scorer
Born

June 9th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A retired footballer played as a striker. Achieved significant success with the German national team, scoring a record 16 goals in FIFA World Cups. Played for clubs such as Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen, and Lazio. Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany, contributing to the team's victory with critical goals throughout the tournament.

Scored 16 goals in World Cup tournaments

Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany

Played for Lazio in Serie A

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