Gerd Müller

West Germany · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1967-1976

Squat, instinctive poacher who scored from any scrap inside the box

Nicknames Der Bomber der Nation, Kleines dickes Müller

79.5OVR#209 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He had the ability to react like no other centre-forward in the world.”

— Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern Munich legend and CEO · 2021 · source

Top 10 attributes

Finishing99
Attacking Positioning99
Anticipation99
Consistency97
First Touch95
Reactions95
Big-Game Temperament95
Balance94
Off-the-Ball Movement93
Achievements93

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 82Penalty record 51/63 (81%) · league only (Bundesliga)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.0

Top Speed75
Acceleration82
Dribbling Speed75
Top Speed with Ball69
Knock-on & Run55
Change of Pace82

Shooting 80.9

Finishing99
Shot Power82
Long Shots78
Volleys90
Curve65
Penalties ●82
Heading90
Direct Free Kicks52
Shooting Creativity85
Acrobatics86

Passing 64.6

Short Passing78
Long Passing60
Through Balls62
Crossing55
Link-up Play82
Vision75
Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 84.5

Dribbling82
Possession92
First Touch95
Skills & Tricks65
Weak Foot88
Press Resistance85

Movement 81.6

Off-the-Ball Movement93
Runs in Behind82
Attacking Positioning99
Anticipation99
Recovery Runs35

Football IQ 80.2

Decision Making87
Spatial Awareness88
Game Management74
Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 30.0

Defensive Positioning35
Marking30
Interceptions30
Standing Tackle35
Sliding Tackle25
Offside Trap25

Physical 84.4

Strength82
Stamina72
Agility82
Balance94
Recovery90
Reactions95
Hold-up Play88
Aerial Duels85
Aggression72

Mental 80.7

Big-Game Temperament95
Leadership65
Selflessness70
Concentration88
Determination90
Tactical Discipline76

Career 90.0

Consistency97
Longevity85
Achievements93
Durability85
Loyalty90

Profile

Born: 3 November 1945
Height: 176 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1963–1981
Prime: 1967-1976

Club career

1963–1964 TSV 1861 Nördlingen
1964–1979 Bayern Munich
1979–1981 Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Honours

World Cup 1

1974 West Germany

Ballon d'Or 1

1970

European Cup / Champions League 3

1974 Bayern Munich · 1975 Bayern Munich · 1976 Bayern Munich

Continental title 1

1972 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 4

1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74

Intercontinental Cup 1

1976

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1966–67

DFB-Pokal 4

1965–66, 1966–67, 1968–69, 1970–71

World Cup Golden Boot 1