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Germany · 1970sGerd Müller
Rating
96
Caps
62
Goals
68
Life
1945–2021
Clubs
TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Honours
Ballon d'Or · 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969) · 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018)
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
Der Bomber, a clinical poacher and 1970 Ballon d'Or winner whose incredible goalscoring record powered West Germany to World Cup and Euros glory. Career record: 62 caps and 68 goals for Germany; club career at TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969), 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018).
Career record
| 1963–1964 | TSV 1861 Nördlingen |
| 1964–1979 | FC Bayern Munich |
| 1979–1981 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
| Germany | 62 caps, 68 goals |
From the daily quiz
How many goals did Gerd Müller score in a single Bundesliga season, a record that stood for 49 years?
Reveal the answer
40. 1971-72, finally passed by Robert Lewandowski's 41 in 2021.
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