Thomas Müller

Thomas Müller is a German professional football player.

He rose to prominence for his teamwork, positioning, goal-scoring consistency, and work-rate, which was started to be acknowledged in the Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund match in the 2009/10 season.

Career

Thomas Müller was born in Wellheim in Oberbayern, a small town in West Germany. As a kid, he played football when he was at school.

His first youth team was TSV Pähl. In which he scored more than 100 goals in a season by himself. It remarks that he has shown his talent in football since he was a kid.

His goal scorer status in TSV Pähl caught attention of Bayern Munich. And in 2000. When he was 11, he signed with Bayern Munich.

After spending some time with Bayern Munich’s youth team, he debut in the reserve team in 2008 in a match against SpVgg Unterhaching. On his first debut, he scored throughout the game.

He made his debut for the senior team in 2008, in a friendly match against Hamburger SV as a substitute for Miroslav Klose in the last minute.

He signed his first contract with the senior team in 2009 on a two year deal from the 2009-10 season. In the 2010-11 season, he signed his extension contract with Bayern Munich that stipulated he would stay with Bayern Munich until 2015.

He keeps scoring for Bayern Munich and brings the team to win the matches. Because of his performance, Bayern Munich kept extending his contract .

Aside from his club, he also represents his nation at various youth levels. He participated in German squad that began in 2004 when he represented U-16 team.

In 2009, he was called to represent U-21 team in a friendly match against Turkey. He was part of the German squad in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and became the top goal scorer in the tournament.

Thomas Müller was also part of the German squad when Germany won the 2014 World Cup and also became German squad in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Profile

Real Name: Thomas Müller
Stage Name: Thomas Müller
Also Known As: –
Nickname: Raumdeuter
Birthday: September 13, 1989
Birthplace: Weilheim in Oberbayern, West Germany
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: German
Religion: Christian
Profession: Professional Football Player
Education: –
Hobbies: Playing Golf
Position: Forward/ Winger/ Attacking midfielder
Club:
Bayern Munich (2008–);
Bayern Munich II (2008–2009)
Facebook: –
Twitter: @esmuellert_
Instagram: @esmuellert
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, Physical Appearance

Height: 186 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 76 kg (168 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Body Measurements: 40-32-14 (Bust -40, Waist -32, and Arms -14 in inches)
Shoe Size: 10 (US) / 44 (EU)

Family

Father: Gerhard Müller
Mother: Klaudia Müller
Brother: Simon Müller
Sister: –

Girlfriend, Wife, & Dating History

Lisa Trede

Thomas Müller and his wife, Lisa Trede has been dating since 2007. Lisa Trede is a professional dressage rider and a trainer.

They dated for another two years before they began taking their relationship to the next step.

In 2009, they had a lavish wedding ceremony attended by family and friends. They had a strong relationship and have never been apart since.

Net Worth

Thomas Müller’s net worth is around $55 million to $60 million. His main source of income came from his salary as a football player.

Salary

Bayern Munich

Thomas Müller has been with Bayern Munich for more than a decade. His contract with Bayern Munich expired in 2024.

From his contract, he got paid £289,000 per week with an annual salary of £15,028,000.

Controversies

Being Accused of Committing Animal Cruelty by PETA

In February 2022, animal rights organisation PETA accused Thomas Müller of committing animal cruelty by allowing his pet horses to perform “unnatural sexual acts.”

It started as he released a statement explaining how his horse D’Avie “slipped during a test attempt to prepare for breeding season and fell dramatically on his side.”

Jana Hoger, the spokesperson of PETA, claiming that the injuries the horse got were “preventable” as well as claiming how “horrible that self-proclaimed horse lovers force animals in their care to perform unnatural sexual acts.”

Facts

Since he makes his senior debut, he has only played for Bayern Munich.
Thomas Müller was a top goalscorer in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and second top goal scorer in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
He is best friend with fellow footballer Mesut Özil and Arjen Robben.
He was declared the fifth best footballer in the world in 2014 by The Guardian.
He’s been in a two year relationship with Lisa Trede before being married to her in 2009.
His nickname Raumdeuter was given because of his ability to read the game in the right areas of the pitch and avoid defenders attention.
He shares his love of animals along with her wife, who is an equestrian.
He drives Audi S5, Audi Q5, Mercedes, and a BMW.
The food that he loved was Leberkase sandwich.
His brother is also a footballer who played as an attacking midfielder in TSV’s first team.
He enjoys reading and has published one book about his career as a footballer to make reading enjoyable for kids.
He likes to keep a low profile and prefers to spend quiet time with his wife.
His main strength is his focus and a cool temperament even under pressure situations.
He works for the charity YoungWings, an organization that is focused on helping young children who have suffered trauma and grief.
He’s been in a steady relationship with Lisa Trede before marrying her in 2009 and keeps a low profile including about his personal type of woman.

Quotes

“I hate running.”

“We are footballers, not artists.”

“I just try not to pretend to be something I’m not.”

“I am not a guy who gets scared.”

“Football is simple but very complicated.”

“Luck and misfortune are closely intertwined.”

“Even if you play well, you can lose, and vice versa.”

“There is no room for selfish behaviour at Bayern.”

“I play football because it the best thing on earth for me.”

“I define myself by efficiency and straightforwardness.”

“I try to be a player who is there for the team, even off the pitch.”

“What’s good for you one day will not necessarily still be good for you the day after.”

“While it would be lovely to play well every week, that is simply not going to happen.”

“We cannot always shine and play to our very best, but as long as we win, it doesn’t matter.”

“I’d be in the wrong job if I had to stand in front of the mirror and push myself to go to work every day.”

“Team spirit is paramount – each of our own egos has to take a back seat. That applies to me as well as everyone else.”

“I know that a lot of German clubs are unhappy with the Premier League clubs’ spending, but I think it is something good for all clubs in the end.”

“I try to be available for the fans, but sometimes when I’m with my family, wife, and friends, I try to protect my private life.”

“In the end, we should not forget that playing football is our job. So people should accept that wages will always play a role in a player’s decision-making.”

“In this system, I’ve always played in the position behind the striker. I also don’t enjoy being classed as a striker – I don’t see myself as one.”

“Every good, successful player, especially an attacking player, has a well-developed sense of space and time.”

“The wages that are being paid in the Premier League are very tempting. It would be hypocrisy to deny that.”

“When we’re up 1-0 after 88 minutes, I don’t sprint to the sidelines to take a throw-in – I expect that I and my team will be smart.”

“Usually, I’m a very positive guy. I try to think about the next chance, the next game, the next opportunity to play well.”

“There’s no club out there that is really a step up when you play for Bayern Munich. At most, you can join a club that acts at the same level.”

“Whenever Germany lose or play badly, there are 1,000 reasons. And no matter how many questions there are, we will never make everyone happy.”

“You grow year after year with responsibility, and for me, it’s not important who has the armband but that everyone on the pitch gives the right signals.”

“The most important thing in Guardiola’s theory is to play football, and this always stays the same. The basic idea is always the same, but different opponents offer different space which you can use to play in.”

“You have to adapt and find your niche, in terms of the type of player you can become, both on and off the pitch. I always knew I’d have no chance against a 1.90m, 90kg defender in a duel, so the key is to avoid these situations altogether. You have to pick your space and time.”

FAQs

Who is Thomas Müller?

He is a German professional football player.

Who is Thomas Müller’s real name?

His real name is Thomas Müller.

What makes Thomas Müller famous?

He’s famous for his teamwork, positioning, goal-scoring consistency, and work-rate, which was started to be acknowledged in the Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund match in the 2009/10 season.