Gerd Müller.

Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T06:22:30Z

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Gerhard Müller — Striker, born 3 November 1945 in Nördlingen, Germany, currently at Bayern Munich icon. West Germany: 62 caps, 68 goals.

Gerd Müller — West Germany · World Cup 2026

Personal information

Full name	Gerhard Müller
Date of birth	3 November 1945
Birthplace	Nördlingen, Germany
Height	1.76 m
Position	Striker
Preferred foot	Right

Club information

Current club	Bayern Munich icon
Shirt number	13

Junior career

TSV Nördlingen youth, joined Bayern in 1964.

Senior career

Bayern Munich (1964-1979) — 365 Bundesliga goals (record for 49 years)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1979-1981)

National team

West Germany: 62 caps, 68 goals.

Related
Same country: Franz Beckenbauer

Achievements

World Cup 1974 (scored winner in final)
UEFA Euro 1972
3× European Cup with Bayern (1974-76)
Ballon d'Or 1970
14 World Cup goals (held all-time record until Klose)

Playing style & 2026 outlook

"Der Bomber" was the most ruthless penalty-box finisher of his era. He scored the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup final at home and his all-time tally of 14 stood as the World Cup record from 1974 until Klose broke it in 2014. His 365 Bundesliga goals were unbeaten for nearly 50 years.

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