Thomas Müller (German Footballer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Footballer
Nationality	German
Date of Birth	13/09/1989
Age	36 years
Birthplace	Weilheim in Oberbayern, West Germany

Latest News about Thomas Müller

08/2025

Thomas Müller joined Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC in August 2025 after a storied 25-year career with Bayern Munich, where he won a record 33 titles. This move marked the end of his time at Bayern, where he became the most decorated player in German football history with 34 titles. He brought his World Cup-winning experience and double-digit World Cup goals to MLS.

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Bio/Wiki

Thomas Müller is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Vancouver Whitecaps.
He is the all-time German top goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League.

Physical Stats & More

Height	185 cm
Weight	76 kg
Eye Color	Light Green
Hair Color	Light Brown

Personal Life

Hobbies	Playing Golf

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Lisa Trede

Family

Father	Gerhard Müller
Mother	Klaudia Müller
Siblings	Simon Müller

Career

Professional Debut	For Bayern Munich in 2008
Jersey Number	25
Position	Forward/Winger/Attacking Midfielder
Coach/Mentor	Ludwig Kögl
Records	In 2009-10, season playing for Bayern Munich, he helped the club win League and Cup double. In 2011-12 season, Müller scored 23 goals and Bayern won a historic treble; the league title, cup, and Champions League. In the 2010 World Cup, he scored 5 goals in 6 appearances helping Germany get Third Place. Müller played a crucial role for the national team Germany in 2014 FIFA World Cup. On the basis of his performance in 2014 World Cup, he was named in the World Cup All-Star XI. As per 'The Guardian' British daily newspaper, he was ranked fifth best player in the world in 2014. With Bayern Munich, he won a record 13 Bundesliga titles, 6 DFB-Pokals, 8 DFL-Supercups, 2 UEFA Champions League titles, 2 UEFA Super Cups, and 2 FIFA Club World Cups. He amassed 756 appearances, 250 goals, and 238 assists across all competitions during his time with FC Bayern Munich. For Germany, he earned 131 caps, scored 45 goals and added 41 assists, playing a crucial role in their 2014 FIFA World Cup victory. He won the Golden Boot and Best Young Player at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as well as the Silver Boot and Silver Ball at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He is the all-time German top goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League. He became the most decorated footballer in German history with 34 trophies, breaking the previous record of 26 trophies held by Bastian Schweinsteiger. He amassed 756 competitive appearances for Bayern Munich. He made 501 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 150 goals and providing 178 assists. He made 163 Champions League appearances for Bayern Munich, scoring 57 goals, holding the record for most appearances for a single club. He amassed 756 appearances, 250 goals, and 223 assists across all competitions during his time with FC Bayern Munich. He became the most decorated footballer in German history with 35 trophies, breaking the previous record of 26 trophies held by Bastian Schweinsteiger. He made 503 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 150 goals and providing 178 assists.
Career Turning Point	In 2009-10 season playing for Bayern Munich, he was named Bundesliga player of the month. In FIFA World Cup 2010, when he became the top goalscorer of the tournament.
Current Club	Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Favourites

Favourite Food	Leberkase sandwich

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Thomas Müller is a smoker.
2. Thomas Müller drinks alcohol.
3. He plays multiple roles on the field for Bayern Munich.
4. Müller has been loyal to Bayern Munich since the start of his career.
5. He has scored over 90 goals for Bayern Munich in 229 matches.
6. Müller netted a hat-trick in a 4-0 win against Portugal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
7. During a match in June 2014, he collided with John Boye and required stitches.
8. Müller is known for his performances in FIFA World Cups, finishing as a top goalscorer in 2010 and second in 2014.
9. In 2014, 'The Guardian' ranked him fifth-best player in the world.
10. Thomas tied the knot with Lisa Müller in 2009.
11. His closest friends are Arjen Robben and Mesut Özil.
12. Müller does not have any tattoos.
13. He is sponsored by Adidas, Volkswagen, Rewe, and Barilla.
14. He joined Bayern Munich's youth system at age 10 in 2000.
15. He made 503 Bundesliga appearances and 163 in the Champions League for Bayern Munich.
16. He holds the record for most appearances for Bayern Munich with 710 matches as of September 2024.
17. He broke Xavi's record for most Champions League appearances for one club with 152 games.
18. He became the first player to win 350 Bundesliga matches on December 20, 2024.
19. Thomas Müller plays multiple roles on the field for Bayern Munich.

Thomas Müller Footballer German Weilheim in Oberbayern, West Germany