The iconic German striker of the 90s, renowned for his passionate celebrations and crucial goals en route to the 1990 World Cup and Euro 1996 titles. Career record: 108 caps and 47 goals for Germany; club career at VfB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, AS Monaco; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (1988–1994), 2× Hall of Fame (1999–2006).
| 1981–1984 | Stuttgarter Kickers |
| 1984–1989 | VfB Stuttgart |
| 1989–1992 | Inter Milan |
| 1992–1994 | AS Monaco |
| 1994–1995 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 1995–1997 | FC Bayern Munich |
| 1997–1998 | U.C. Sampdoria |
| 1998–1998 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 2003–2003 | Orange County Blue Star |
| Germany | 108 caps, 47 goals |
Germany legends whose careers overlapped Klinsmann's
One rank above: Andreas Brehme at #22.
One rank below: Jürgen Kohler at #24.
Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.