Thomas Müller's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Thomas Müller. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Thomas Müller is a highly regarded German professional footballer known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder or forward. Recognized for his exceptional positioning, finishing, playmaking abilities, work-rate, and consistency in contributing to both scoring and creating goals, he is considered one of the best players of his time. As of now, Müller is a free agent.

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

2006: Succeeded teammate in awards

In 2006, he succeeded German teammate Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski for both awards.

2009: Best Newcomer and Bundesliga Team of the Season

In 2009-2010, Thomas Müller was voted by his fellow professionals as the best newcomer of the season and was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.

October 2010: Nominated for FIFA Ballon d'Or

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

2010: Played in FIFA World Cup

In 2010, Müller was named in Germany's squad for the FIFA World Cup and was allocated the number 13. He scored his first international goal in a 4–0 win over Australia.

2010: Bayern League and Cup Double

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

2010: Completes Domestic Double with Bayern

In 2010, Thomas Müller played in all 34 Bundesliga matches, recorded 13 goals and 11 assists. Bayern won 4-0 to complete the domestic double. Bayern also reached the 2010 Champions League Final but lost 2-0 to Inter Milan.

2010: Germany National Team Call-Up and World Cup Success

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. He was named the Best Young Player of the tournament and won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.

March 2012: 100th Bundesliga Game

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

May 2014: DFB-Pokal Final Goal

On May 17, 2014, Müller scored Bayern's second goal in a 2–0 extra-time defeat of Borussia Dortmund in the 2014 DFB-Pokal Final. He finished as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals in five appearances.

2014: FIFA World Cup Win and Awards

In 2014, Thomas Müller played a major role in helping the Germany national team win the FIFA World Cup trophy. He scored five goals and received the Silver Ball as the tournament's second best player and the Silver Boot as the second top goalscorer. He was also named in the World Cup All-Star XI and in the Dream Team.

March 2015: UEFA Champions League Record

On March 11, 2015, Müller scored two goals against Shakhtar Donetsk, equaling Mario Gómez as the top-scoring German player in UEFA Champions League history.

April 2015: Becomes Leading German Scorer in UEFA Champions League

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

August 2016: German Super Cup Win

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

December 2018: Champions League Appearance and Red Card

On December 12, 2018, Müller played his 105th Champions League match against Ajax, leveling Philipp Lahm's record at Bayern. In that same match, Müller was sent off for the first time in his career.

May 2019: Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal Titles

In May 2019, Müller won his seventh consecutive Bundesliga title and his fifth DFB-Pokal as Bayern defeated RB Leipzig 3–0 in the 2019 DFB-Pokal Final.

2019: Breaks Bundesliga Assist Record

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 Assist Record

On April 7, 2020, Müller signed a contract extension with Bayern until 2023. He also broke the record for most assists in a Bundesliga season, finishing with 21 assists.

September 2020: Goal Against Schalke 04 and Most Decorated German Footballer

In September 2020, on September 18, Müller scored his first goal of the season against Schalke 04. He won the UEFA Super Cup and the DFL-Supercup, becoming the most decorated German footballer with 27 trophies.

February 2021: COVID-19 Positive and Bundesliga Title

In February 2021, Müller tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the FIFA Club World Cup Final. On May 8, Müller won his ninth consecutive Bundesliga title, his 10th overall.

April 2022: 10th Consecutive Bundesliga Title Win

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

August 2023: Sixteen Bundesliga Seasons Played

On August 18, 2023, Müller came off the bench in a 4–0 win over Werder Bremen, participating in his 16th Bundesliga season, a club record.

2023: Contract Extension and Assist Record

On April 7, 2020, Müller signed a contract extension with Bayern until 2023. He also broke the record for most assists in a Bundesliga season, finishing with 21 assists.

February 2024: 500 Wins with Bayern

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

August 2024: Goals against Ulm

On August 16, 2024, Müller scored his club's first goals of the season, by netting a brace in a 4–0 away win over Ulm in the DFB-Pokal. On August 25, he played in the league opening match against Wolfsburg, reaching a record of 474 Bundesliga appearances with the club