Thomas Müller
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Early Life and Youth Career
Thomas Müller was born in 1989 in the town of Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany. From a young age, he showed a passion for football, playing for local club TSV Pahl. At the age of 10, he began traveling over 50 kilometers to join Bayern Munich’s youth academy in 2000. Progressing steadily through the system, he was a key figure in Bayern’s Under-19 team, helping them finish as runners-up in the Under-19 Bundesliga.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 13 Sep, 1989
- Age
- 30 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
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- Citizenship
- Germany
- Birth Place
- Weilheim in Oberbayern
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- German association football player
- Spouse
- Lisa Trede-Müller
- Net Worth 2021
- 12 million
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In 2008, Müller began his senior career with Bayern Munich’s reserve team. He made his debut in the Regionalliga, substituting for Stephan Fürstner in a match against SpVgg Unterhaching, where he also scored. That season, he made two more appearances in the Regionalliga, while continuing to play for the youth side.
Professional Career with Bayern Munich
Müller made his breakthrough into Bayern Munich’s first team during the 2009–2010 season under coach Louis van Gaal. He featured in every Bundesliga match that season as Bayern won both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal, and reached the UEFA Champions League final. His versatility allowed him to play various attacking roles, including center forward, second striker, and attacking midfielder.
In the 2012–2013 season, Müller scored 23 goals and was instrumental in Bayern Munich’s historic treble win—clinching the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League titles. Known for his exceptional work rate, stamina, smart positioning, and teamwork, Müller has remained a consistent and valuable player for the club.
