Thomas Muller makes history
Thomas Muller, a veteran striker born in 1989, made history when he became the player with the most appearances for Bayern Munich in a 2-0 victory over Freiburg on September 1. In this Bundesliga round 2 match, Muller started, marking his 710th appearance for the club, surpassing the previous record held by Sepp Maier, who had 709 appearances.
Among the current players, the one closest to Muller’s record is goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has made 523 appearances for the Bavarian team. At the age of 38, Muller’s record will be difficult to break, even if he has to retire immediately after this match.
Muller’s journey to this historic milestone is testament to his dedication to Bayern Munich, having spent his entire career with the club. Since breaking into the first team in 2008, Muller has played no less than 40 matches per season. Notably, from the 2009/10 season to the 2011/12 season, he did not miss a single match in the Bundesliga.
Muller celebrated the milestone in style by scoring the second goal in Bayern’s 2-0 win over Freiburg. He has been in excellent form recently, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in the last 4 matches for Bayern. Under the guidance of coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich started the Bundesliga season strongly with 2 consecutive victories.
After Euro 2024, Muller announced his retirement from international football, choosing to devote the last years of his career to Bayern Munich. During his time with the German national team, he was one of the most experienced players, earning 131 caps for the team and scoring 45 goals.
Muller’s legacy at Bayern Munich and in world football is cemented not only by his achievements but also by his unwavering loyalty and consistent performance, making him a true icon of the sport. this sport.
