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Why Gerd Müller is inarguably the best striker in the world and why he should be in GOAT discussion [THREAD]
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Gerhard Müller, commonly known as Gerd Müller has started his career at TSV 1861 Nördlingen.
He came through the ranks and played for the club in the lower divisions in German football.
In 1962-63, he made his debut in Bezirksoberliga Schwaben fifth division in Germany back then
He came through the ranks and played for the club in the lower divisions in German football.
In 1962-63, he made his debut in Bezirksoberliga Schwaben fifth division in Germany back then
He came into limelight for his goalscoring threat a year later.
In 1963-64, Der Bomber scored 47 goals in just 28 games showing he is a much better player at just 18.
Bayern Munich came knocking at his door, and history was made with his signing.
In 1963-64, Der Bomber scored 47 goals in just 28 games showing he is a much better player at just 18.
Bayern Munich came knocking at his door, and history was made with his signing.
Despite his short stature on the field compared to traditional strikers, Müller used his pace to beat the defenders in the final third.
He was a huge threat on goal in the six yard box and is one of the best poachers in football history.
He was a huge threat on goal in the six yard box and is one of the best poachers in football history.
Müller had made his debut for Bayern in Regionalliga Süd (second division back then)
He scored 33 goals in just 26 games and helped Bayern achieve their promotion into Bundesliga.
The season was well remembered by many fans as Müller was touted as the future star from Germany.
He scored 33 goals in just 26 games and helped Bayern achieve their promotion into Bundesliga.
The season was well remembered by many fans as Müller was touted as the future star from Germany.
At Bayern, he along with Franz Beckenbauer and Sepp Maier were the main stars for transition from second tier to Bundesliga.
The trio will go on to write history by making Bayern the most successful German club in history.
The trio will go on to write history by making Bayern the most successful German club in history.
Der Bomber eventually made his debut for German national team in 1966.
He became vital for Die Mannschaft towards the end of 1960s. He was Germany's most prolific striker with 68 goals in 62 games.
A goal contribution of 1.1 per match is incredible.
He became vital for Die Mannschaft towards the end of 1960s. He was Germany's most prolific striker with 68 goals in 62 games.
A goal contribution of 1.1 per match is incredible.
He was also a big game player as he scored 14 goals in two world cups for West Germany.
Müller also scored the World Cup winner for West Germany in 1974 against Netherlands.
His goal tally for national team was surpassed by Miraslov Klose in 2014.
Müller also scored the World Cup winner for West Germany in 1974 against Netherlands.
His goal tally for national team was surpassed by Miraslov Klose in 2014.
He scored twice against Soviet Union in 1972 Euro final to help West Germany clinch their first European title.
And also won the golden boot in that tournament.
And also won the golden boot in that tournament.
At club level, the legend began to peak during the late 1960s. Gerd Müller played a massive role in transforming Bayern Munich into European super power.
The team won their first Bundesliga title in 1968-69 and Müller scored 30 goals in 30 league matches.
The team won their first Bundesliga title in 1968-69 and Müller scored 30 goals in 30 league matches.
Müller was arguably the best player for Bayern alongside Der Kaiser during the golden phase form 1971-76.
Bayern managed to win three league titles from 1971-74.
During this time, Gerd Müller scored 106 goals in 101 Bundesliga appearances.
Bayern managed to win three league titles from 1971-74.
During this time, Gerd Müller scored 106 goals in 101 Bundesliga appearances.
Bayern also won three back to back European Cup/Champions League titles from 1973-76.
Gerd Müller was once again the top scorer for the club with 18 goals in 23 appearances during those three years.
Gerd Müller was once again the top scorer for the club with 18 goals in 23 appearances during those three years.
Gerd Müller scored 735 goals in 793 career matches.
He played 14 years at FC Bayern and transformed the club in ways unimaginable.
The success we are enjoying today is largely due to the golden generation of 1970s and Gerd Müller has a large hand in it.
He played 14 years at FC Bayern and transformed the club in ways unimaginable.
The success we are enjoying today is largely due to the golden generation of 1970s and Gerd Müller has a large hand in it.
Müller's record is so impressive that he has the best goal ratio for all the players who scored more than 600 goals.
In fact, he played in much harder league in Germany, Europe when compared to someone like Pele who spent his career in Brazil.
In fact, he played in much harder league in Germany, Europe when compared to someone like Pele who spent his career in Brazil.
His record at Bayern stands at 565 goals in 607 games.
This record will be unbeaten at least for few more decades. May be it will be unbreakable forever.
Interestingly his Bayern goal ratio is same as his overall career goal ratio, which shows the level of consistency he had.
This record will be unbeaten at least for few more decades. May be it will be unbreakable forever.
Interestingly his Bayern goal ratio is same as his overall career goal ratio, which shows the level of consistency he had.
After his career with Bayern, Müller went to play in NASL in United States.
He played for Fort Lauderdale Strikers for three years before hanging up his boots in 1981.
Müller scored 40 goals for the American team in 80 appearances.
He played for Fort Lauderdale Strikers for three years before hanging up his boots in 1981.
Müller scored 40 goals for the American team in 80 appearances.
Here are some of his records
FIFA World Cup scorer- Held for 3 decades before Ronaldo broke in 2006 (14 goals)
Bundesliga all time highest scorer- 365 goals/427 games
DFB Pokal all time highest scorer- 78 goals/65 games
Goals in a calender year- 85 (surpassed by Messi in 2012)
FIFA World Cup scorer- Held for 3 decades before Ronaldo broke in 2006 (14 goals)
Bundesliga all time highest scorer- 365 goals/427 games
DFB Pokal all time highest scorer- 78 goals/65 games
Goals in a calender year- 85 (surpassed by Messi in 2012)
Bundesliga top scorer- 1967,1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978
Most goals in a Bundesliga campaign- 40
German Footballer of the year- 1967, 1969
Ballon d'Or- 1970
European golden shoe- 1970,72
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot- 1970
UEFA Euro Golden Boot- 1972
Most goals in a Bundesliga campaign- 40
German Footballer of the year- 1967, 1969
Ballon d'Or- 1970
European golden shoe- 1970,72
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot- 1970
UEFA Euro Golden Boot- 1972
European Cup top scorer- 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977
That is four times in 5 years. Something that is very rare and shows the amount of consistency he had.
That is four times in 5 years. Something that is very rare and shows the amount of consistency he had.
His goal ratio of 0.93 is substanitally higher than most of the players who are in discussion of GOAT.
He has won every individual accolade and trophy available for both club and country.
But somehow he is never in GOAT discussion.
He has won every individual accolade and trophy available for both club and country.
But somehow he is never in GOAT discussion.
Unfortunately, the legend is suffering from dementia and is currently in his last phase of his life.
The chances are very bleak and his wife has informed media about his situation.
Although it is improbable, all Bayern fans and football community wish him healthy recovery.
The chances are very bleak and his wife has informed media about his situation.
Although it is improbable, all Bayern fans and football community wish him healthy recovery.
Happy 75th Birthday Gerd Müller aka Der Bomber
Here is a heartful thanks from all Bayern fans to your contributions.
You made us the massive football club we are today and we will always remember it. @FCBayernUS @iMiaSanMia
Here is a heartful thanks from all Bayern fans to your contributions.
You made us the massive football club we are today and we will always remember it. @FCBayernUS @iMiaSanMia
