The beginning of a success story:
From bedroom to Bundesliga: In his boyhood, this boy dreamed of scoring goals in an FC Bayern jersey, and he soon began to accomplish so.
11 German championships, ten in a row, the opening goal in the 2012 Champions League final, and numerous assist records – the list of Thomas Müller’s achievements in an FC Bayern jersey is long and illustrious, but the Reds’ number 25 is already more than just a figurehead for the German record champions. Müller is a living Bayern legend, one of the faces of both the old Bavarian club and the Free State; no one has ever been like him. To honor his contract renewal till 2024, we bring you a little closer to Müller’s charm::
1. Unique Müller
Thomas Müller is more than just a player; he’s a talker, a leader, a terrific jokester, a horse lover, and a Schafkopf expert; with his attractive demeanor, the 32-year-old has won the hearts of (Bayern) fans. Müller’s particular charisma and wit set him apart from the crowd, whether he’s working in his job, engaging in charitable projects, or holding media meetings.
2. Müller the born-and-bred Bavarian
Born on September 13, 1989 in Weilheim, Upper Bavaria, and raised in Pähl on the Ammersee, the 1.85-metre-tall Bavarian has been with FC Bayern for 22 years and counting. Müller joined FCB’s youth setup from TSV Pähl in the summer of 2000, when he was 10 years old. He advanced through the development system, played for the FC Bayern reserves, and finally made his senior debut in 2009 – as a genuine Upper Bavarian youngster!
3. Müller will always play
Müller made his Bundesliga and Champions League debuts as an 18-year-old under coach Jürgen Klinsmann in 2008/09, but his true breakthrough came the following season under Louis van Gaal, who uttered the now-famous phrase “Thomas Müller will always play!” The Dutchman honored his promise, playing the dynamic forward in all 34 Bundesliga games, and Müller repaid the trust with 13 goals and 11 assists. Müller has been a first-choice player at his beloved club for the past 12 seasons, impressing coaching greats like as Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, and Carlo Ancelotti with his exceptional game intelligence, positioning, and mindset.
4. Müller the ‘Raumdeuter’
When asked in ten years what Müller’s greatest strengths were, some Bayern fans may likely respond, “That’s hard to describe and you have to have seen it for yourself.” The versatile attacker possesses the complete package: he can shoot, assist, and sprint; he has coordination, stamina, a strong overview, leadership ability, and ambition. But, to put it simply, Thomas Müller is always in the proper spot, just where there is a threаt. Müller the ‘Raumdeuter’ can be found off the pitch, occasionally holding the Meisterschale and a flag, and on the pitch, frequently in front of the opposing goal.
5. ThomAssist Müller
Throughout his time with FC Bayern and the German national team, one aspect of Müller’s on-field abilities became clear: assists. The majority of the goals were scored by Mario Gómez, Mario Mandžukić, and Robert Lewandowski, with assistance from Müller. The red-hоt link to record-breaker Lewandowski will go down in Bundesliga history. Since 2004/05, no player has had more assists than Müller (151).
6. Radio Müller
Thomas Müller not only calls the shots with the megaphone in front of a red-and-white-clad crowd. Müller is the most active communicator during training sessions at Säbener Straße, the Allianz Arena, and away games. As important as his pleasant demeanor and wisecracking are to the team structure off the pitch, his coaching on it is equally important. “Radio Müller” will be broadcasting constantly until at least 2024!
7. Müller the CL winner and record champion
World Cup winner in 2014, Champions League winner in 2013 and 2020, and most recently the record champion with 11 Bundesliga crowns. Müller’s trophy haul places him among the most successful German players of all time! Only Oliver Kahn (310) and Manuel Neuer (315) had more BL victories than him (302 to date). To be continued, as Müller blazes a route for FC Bayern in the years ahead!
