History of Thomas Müller in Timeline

Thomas Müller is a German professional footballer renowned for his roles as an attacking midfielder or second striker for Bayern Munich. He is celebrated for his exceptional positioning, finishing abilities, playmaking skills, work ethic, and consistent performance in both scoring and assisting goals, making him one of the greatest players of his time.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1938: Germany's World Cup Exit

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Thomas Müller did not manage to score a goal as Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the first time since 1938 following a shock loss to South Korea.

1982: Penalty Shoot-Out

In the quarter-final match against Italy, Thomas Müller's shot was the first one to be saved in the penalty shoot-out during the tournament. This was also the first time Germany failed to score in a shoot-out since Uli Stielike missed in the 1982 World Cup.

1982: Reference to 1982 World Cup

On June 26, 2014 Thomas Müller scored the only goal of the final group match against the United States to help the Germans win Group G and dispelled fear of collusion between German coach Joachim Löw and American coach Jürgen Klinsmann to play to a result that benefited both Germany and the US as had occurred in 1982.

September 1989: Thomas Müller's Birth

On 13 September 1989, Thomas Müller was born. He is a German professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, primarily as an attacking midfielder or second striker.

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2000: Joins Bayern Munich Youth Side

In 2000, at the age of 10, Thomas Müller joined local Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.

2004: Youth Level Representation

In 2004, Thomas Müller began representing Germany at various youth levels, starting with the under-16s.

2007: Runner-up in Under 19 Bundesliga

In 2007, Thomas Müller was part of the team that finished runner-up in the Under 19 Bundesliga.

2007: Reserve Team Appearances

In 2007-08 season, Thomas Müller made two more Regionalliga appearances, while continuing to play for the under-19 team.

March 2008: Debut for Bayern Munich Reserve Team

In March 2008, Thomas Müller debuted for the reserve team in a Regionalliga match against SpVgg Unterhaching, scoring in the game.

August 2008: Full Debut in Bundesliga

On 15 August 2008, Thomas Müller made his full debut for Bayern Munich, coming on as a substitute in a Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV.

February 2009: Signs First Senior Contract

In February 2009, Thomas Müller signed his first contract for the senior team, a two-year deal effective from the 2009–10 season.

March 2009: Champions League Debut

On 10 March 2009, Thomas Müller made his Champions League debut, coming on as a substitute in a win over Sporting CP and scoring Bayern's last goal.

August 2009: Under-21 Debut

In August 2009, Thomas Müller was called up to the Germany under-21 team, making his debut in a 3–1 friendly defeat against Turkey.

September 2009: Breakthrough into First Team

In September 2009, Thomas Müller became a fixture in the Bayern first team. On 12 September 2009, he scored two goals against Borussia Dortmund and on 15 September 2009, he scored another brace in a Champions League victory over Maccabi Haifa. Thomas Müller was named the Bundesliga Player of the Month.

December 2009: Marriage to Lisa Trede

In December 2009, Thomas Müller married his long-time girlfriend Lisa Trede, a semi-professional equestrienne.

2009: Müller Joins Bayern Munich First Team

In 2009, Thomas Müller joined Bayern Munich's first team after Louis van Gaal was appointed as the main coach.

2009: Voted Best Newcomer and Named in Bundesliga Team of the Season

In 2009, Thomas Müller was voted by his fellow professionals as the best newcomer of the 2009–10 season and was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.

February 2010: New Contract with Bayern Munich

In February 2010, Thomas Müller signed a new contract with Bayern Munich through 2013.

April 2010: Key Goal Against Schalke 04 and First Career Hat-Trick

In April 2010, Thomas Müller scored the second goal in a 2–1 win against title rivals Schalke 04, and in the penultimate league match, he scored his first hat-trick in a 3–1 win over VfL Bochum.

October 2010: FIFA Ballon d'Or Nomination

In October 2010, Thomas Müller was named on the shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award along with four of his Germany teammates.

2010: Bayern Munich League and Cup Double, Champions League Final

In 2010, Thomas Müller played almost every game as Bayern Munich won the league and cup double and reached the UEFA Champions League final.

2010: Successful First Season with Bayern Munich

In 2010, Thomas Müller played in all 34 Bundesliga matches, recording 13 goals and 11 assists. Bayern won the DFB-Pokal to complete the domestic double. Müller scored four goals and made two assists during the competition. Bayern lost the 2010 Champions League Final against Inter Milan.

2010: Germany National Team Call-Up and World Cup

In 2010, Thomas Müller was called up to the Germany national team. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he scored five goals in six appearances as Germany finished in third place and he was named the Best Young Player of the tournament and won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.

March 2011: Kazakhstan Game

In March 2011, Thomas Müller scored two goals in a 4–0 win over Kazakhstan.

June 2011: YoungWings Ambassador

In June 2011, Thomas Müller became an ambassador for YoungWings, a charity that helps children who have suffered bereavement or trauma.

September 2011: Euro 2012 Qualification

In September 2011, Thomas Müller provided assists for three goals in a 6–2 win over Austria, securing Germany's qualification for Euro 2012 with two games to spare.

September 2011: Goal Drought

Thomas Muller faced goal drought lasting since 24 September 2011.

November 2011: Goal Against FC Ingolstadt

On 26 November 2011, Thomas Müller scored the opener on the half-hour in Bayern's 6–0 thrashing of FC Ingolstadt, giving him his second DFB-Pokal goal.

March 2012: 100th Bundesliga Game

On 31 March 2012, Thomas Müller played his 100th Bundesliga game against 1. FC Nürnberg.

May 2012: Champions League Final Goal

On 19 May 2012, Thomas Müller scored the opening goal in the 83rd minute of the Champions League final against Chelsea with a header, before Bayern lost on penalties.

August 2012: First Bundesliga Goal of the Season

On 27 August 2012, Thomas Müller's first Bundesliga goal of the season came over 2. Bundesliga champions SpVgg Greuther Fürth in Bayern's 3–0 victory.

2012: UEFA Champions League Final

In 2012, Thomas Müller scored in the UEFA Champions League final, though Bayern lost the final on penalties.

2012: Euro 2012 Squad Inclusion

In 2012, Thomas Müller was included in Joachim Löw's squad for Euro 2012, where the Germans were knocked out in the semi-finals by Italy.

2012: Goals During the Season

In the 2012-2013 Season, Müller scored one goal in the 2012 DFL-Supercup as Bayern won the match 2–1.

2012: Contract Extension and Goals

On December 19, 2012 Thomas Müller signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Allianz Arena until 2017. At the winter break in the Bundesliga, he had nine goals and seven assists in 16 league appearances and a further three goals in the Champions League; this gave him a total of 13 goals halfway through the season, including his strike against Borussia Dortmund in Bayern's win in the 2012 DFL-Supercup.

March 2013: World Cup Qualifying Goals

On March 22, 2013, Thomas Müller scored Germany's opener and final goal in a 3–0 away win over Kazakhstan, marking his first World Cup qualifying goals.

April 2013: Champions League Semi-Finals

On 23 April 2013, Thomas Müller scored two goals and gave an assist in a 4–0 win against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at the Allianz Arena.

2013: Contract Extension

In February 2010, Thomas Müller signed a new contract with Bayern Munich through 2013.

May 2014: Scoring in the DFB-Pokal Final

On May 17, 2014, Thomas Müller scored Bayern's second goal in a 2–0 extra-time victory against Borussia Dortmund in the 2014 DFB-Pokal Final. This win secured die Roten's tenth league and cup double in their history. Müller also finished as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals in five appearances.

June 2014: 2014 World Cup Hat-Trick

On June 16, 2014, in Germany's opening match of the 2014 World Cup, Thomas Müller scored the first hat-trick of the tournament in a 4–0 win against Portugal.

August 2014: Goal against Preußen Münster and VfL Wolfsburg

In August 2014, Thomas Müller scored his first goal of the season against Preußen Münster in the DFB-Pokal on August 17, 2014. Subsequently, on August 22, 2014, in the opening match of the Bundesliga, Müller scored the opening goal against VfL Wolfsburg, contributing to Bayern's 2–1 victory.

2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Thomas Müller played a major role in helping the team win the trophy, scoring five goals and receiving the Silver Ball and the Silver Boot.

March 2015: Equaling German Scoring Record in Champions League

On March 11, 2015, Thomas Müller scored two goals against Shakhtar Donetsk, in a 7–0 win, equalling former teammate Mario Gómez as the top-scoring German player in UEFA Champions League history.

April 2015: Becoming Top German Scorer in Champions League

On April 21, 2015, Thomas Müller became the leading German scorer in UEFA Champions League history after scoring in a 6–1 win against Porto.

December 2015: New Contract with Bayern and Goal Against Hannover 96

In December 2015, specifically on December 18, 2015, Thomas Müller signed a new contract with Bayern, committing to the club until 2021. The following day, on December 19, 2015, Müller scored a penalty against Hannover 96, securing a 1–0 victory for Bayern.

2015: Contract Extension

Thomas Müller returned from his post-World Cup break to sign another contract extension, extending his stay at Bayern until 2015.

March 2016: Scoring against Werder Bremen and Juventus

In March 2016, Thomas Müller scored a brace in a 5–0 victory over Werder Bremen on March 12, 2016. On March 16, 2016, he also scored a 91st-minute equaliser against Juventus in the Champions League round of 16, helping Bayern win 4–2 in extra time.

April 2016: Scoring Twice Against Werder Bremen in DFB-Pokal Semi-Final

On April 19, 2016, Thomas Müller scored both goals in Bayern's 2–0 defeat of Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal semi-final. His first goal of the match marked his 150th for the club in all competitions.

May 2016: Penalty Miss Against Atlético Madrid

On May 3, 2016, Thomas Müller had a penalty kick saved by Jan Oblak in the Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Atlético Madrid. Although Bayern won the match 2–1, they were knocked out on the away goals rule.

August 2016: Winning and Scoring in the German Super Cup

On August 14, 2016, Thomas Müller started the season by winning and scoring in the 2016 German Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying

In 2016, Thomas Müller featured in nine of ten matches during Germany's qualifying campaign for UEFA Euro 2016, scoring nine goals.

2017: Contract Extension Until 2017

On 13 December, after his good run of form in the first half of the Bundesliga season, Müller pledged his allegiance claiming he was at home in Munich and that, "There is no club to step up from when you leave FC Bayern... there almost is no better club.". Six days later, he signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Allianz Arena until 2017.

January 2018: Scoring 100th Bundesliga Goal

On January 21, 2018, Thomas Müller scored two goals against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, with his second goal in the match being his 100th in the competition.

February 2018: Scoring Twice Against Beşiktaş

On February 20, 2018, Thomas Müller scored two goals against Beşiktaş in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

April 2018: Scoring Hat-Trick Against Bayer Leverkusen

On April 17, 2018, Thomas Müller scored a hat-trick in Bayern's 6–2 defeat of Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals.

November 2018: Scoring Twice Against Fortuna Düsseldorf

On November 24, 2018, Thomas Müller scored two goals against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Bundesliga.

December 2018: Champions League Record and First Red Card

On December 12, 2018, Thomas Müller played his 105th Champions League match against Ajax, equalling Philipp Lahm's record for Champions League appearances at Bayern. In the same match, Müller received the first red card of his career, resulting in a two-match suspension.

December 2018: 300th Bundesliga Appearance

On December 15, 2018, Thomas Müller made his 300th Bundesliga appearance for Bayern against Hannover 96.

2018: 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Thomas Müller played in all three matches for Germany against Mexico, Sweden and South Korea in the FIFA World Cup.

March 2019: Exclusion from National Team

On March 5, 2019, national team coach Joachim Löw confirmed that he would plan without Thomas Müller for the foreseeable future, along with his club teammates Jérôme Boateng and Mats Hummels.

May 2019: Winning Seventh Consecutive Bundesliga Title and Fifth DFB-Pokal

In May 2019, Thomas Müller won his seventh consecutive Bundesliga title on May 18, 2019, as Bayern finished two points above Dortmund. On May 25, 2019, he won his fifth DFB-Pokal as Bayern defeated RB Leipzig 3–0 in the 2019 DFB-Pokal Final.

November 2019: 500th Competitive Appearance for Bayern

On November 2, 2019, Thomas Müller made his 500th competitive appearance for Bayern, becoming the 10th Bayern player to reach this mark since the club's promotion to the Bundesliga in 1965.

2019: Bundesliga Record for Assists

In the 2019–2020 season, Thomas Müller broke the Bundesliga record for assists in a season with 21 and scored 14 goals as Bayern won a second treble.

April 2020: Contract Extension and Assists Record

In April 2020, specifically on April 7, 2020, Thomas Müller signed a contract extension, committing to Bayern until 2023. Throughout the season, he also broke the record for most assists in a Bundesliga season, finishing with 21 assists.

September 2020: First Goal of the Season and Most Decorated German Footballer

On September 18, 2020, Thomas Müller scored his first goal of the season in an 8–0 league win over Schalke 04. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and the DFL-Supercup, becoming the most decorated footballer in German history with 27 trophies.

2020: Potential Return to International Duty

In March 2021, Joachim Löw admitted that he was considering reversing his decision and allowing Thomas Müller and other previously barred players to partake in the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020.

2020: Euro 2020

In the Euro 2020 round of 16, Thomas Müller missed a one-on-one chance against England when the score was 1–0 for the latter; however, England went on eventually to beat Germany 2–0.

February 2021: Testing Positive for COVID-19

On February 11, 2021, Thomas Müller tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine, preventing him from playing in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup Final.

March 2021: Potential Return to International Duty

In March 2021, Joachim Löw admitted that he was considering reversing his decision and allowing Thomas Müller and other previously barred players to partake in the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020.

May 2021: Inclusion in Euro 2020 Squad

On May 19, 2021, Thomas Müller, along with Hummels, was included in Germany's final 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020, ending a period of over two years of exclusion from the national team.

August 2021: Goal and Assist in DFL-Supercup

On August 17, 2021, Thomas Müller scored his first goal of the season and provided an assist in a 3–1 away win against Borussia Dortmund in the 2021 DFL-Supercup.

April 2022: Winning 10th Consecutive Bundesliga Title

On April 23, 2022, following a 3–1 win against Dortmund, Bayern won their 10th consecutive Bundesliga title. In the process, Thomas Müller became the player with the most Bundesliga title wins in history with 11.

November 2022: Selection for 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Thomas Müller was selected in the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

April 2023: Scoring a Brace Against Dortmund

On April 1, 2023, Thomas Müller scored a brace in a 4–2 win over Dortmund as Bayern regained top position in the league.

August 2023: Participating in 16 Bundesliga Seasons

On August 18, 2023, Thomas Müller came off the bench in a 4–0 away win over Werder Bremen, participating in his 16th Bundesliga season, making him the first player to achieve this feat at Bayern.

December 2023: Contract Extension with Bayern Until 2025

On December 19, 2023, Thomas Müller extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June 30, 2025.

February 2024: Reaching 500 Wins with Bayern

On February 3, 2024, Thomas Müller became the first player to reach 500 wins with Bayern in a 3–1 league victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

July 2024: Retirement from International Football

On July 15, 2024, Thomas Müller announced his retirement from international football, having scored 45 goals in 131 international appearances.

August 2024: Brace against Ulm & Record Bundesliga Appearances

In August 2024, Thomas Müller scored two goals in a 4–0 win over Ulm in the DFB-Pokal and reached a record of 474 Bundesliga appearances, equaling Sepp Maier's record of 709 competitive appearances for Bayern.

December 2024: 350 Bundesliga Wins

In December 2024, Thomas Müller became the first player in history to win 350 Bundesliga matches, in a 5–1 home victory against RB Leipzig.

2024: Retirement from International Football

Thomas Müller retired from international football after the UEFA Euro 2024.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

Thomas Müller was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. In the team's opening match against Scotland on 14 June, he came on as a substitute for Jamal Musiala in the 74th minute and assisted Emre Can's fifth goal of the 5–1 win. He later featured as a substitute in the quarter-finals against Spain, which ended in a 2–1 defeat after extra time.