Biography
Who is Thomas Müller?
Early life and youth career
Thomas Müller was born on September 13, 1989, in Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany. Growing up in Bavaria, he played youth football for TSV Pähl before making a significant move at the age of ten. In 2000, he joined the youth system of the local Bundesliga side FC Bayern Munich, traveling fifty kilometers from his hometown to train and develop his skills.
He progressed steadily through the various youth ranks at the club. In 2007, he was part of the under-19 team that finished as runner-up in the Under 19 Bundesliga. His development in the academy laid the foundation for his future transition into senior professional football with the organization.
Career highlights with Bayern Munich
Thomas Müller made his debut for the Bayern Munich reserve team in March 2008 in a Regionalliga match against SpVgg Unterhaching, where he scored immediately. The following season, he established himself as a key player in the newly formed 3. Liga, scoring fifteen goals in thirty-two matches. He soon broke into the senior squad under manager Louis van Gaal during the 2009-10 season, playing in all thirty-four Bundesliga matches and helping the team secure a domestic double.
Across his successful club career, he played 756 matches over seventeen seasons, scoring 250 goals and providing 223 assists for the club in all competitions. With Bayern Munich, he won a record thirteen Bundesliga titles, six DFB-Pokals, eight DFL-Supercups, two UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA Super Cups, and two FIFA Club World Cups. He also holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League appearances with one team and became the all-time German top goalscorer and assist provider in the competition.
International career with Germany
Thomas Müller was called up to the Germany national team in 2010. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, he scored five goals in six appearances as Germany finished in third place. He received the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer and was named the Best Young Player of the tournament for his impressive performances on the global stage.
Four years later at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he played a crucial role in helping Germany win the tournament trophy. He scored another five goals, earning the Silver Ball as the tournament's second-best player and the Silver Boot as the second-top goalscorer, while also being selected for the World Cup All-Star XI and the Dream Team. He officially retired from international football following the conclusion of UEFA Euro 2024.
Personal life and height
Thomas Müller stands at a height of 185 centimeters. He is married to Lisa Müller. Outside of his athletic career, he maintains connections to his home region in Germany and is recognized as one of the most decorated German footballers in history, accumulating numerous major trophies and individual honors throughout his playing days.
Birthday and age
Thomas Müller was born on September 13, 1989, which makes Thomas 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Thomas shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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