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Here is everything you need to know about Thomas Muller, from his career with Bayern Munich and Germany to the personal details about his life.
After 25 years with Bayern Munich, Muller announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. Let’s take a look at his illustrious career.
Who is Thomas Muller?
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Thomas Muller is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Bayern Munich and the German national team.
He joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy in 2000 and made his first-team debut in 2008.
He is known for his clever positioning, teamwork, and goal-scoring ability, which has helped the team win numerous titles, including multiple Bundesliga and Champions League trophies.
He was a key player in Germany’s 2014 World Cup victory. Often called the "Raumdeuter" (space interpreter), Muller is praised for his intelligence on the field.
He remains one of Bayern’s most loyal and successful players, but he is now set to leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Thomas Muller Age
Born on 13 September 1989, Muller is 35 years old (as of April 2025).
Thomas Muller Height
Thomas Muller is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.
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Thomas Muller Club Career
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Muller is a one-club legend, having spent his entire professional career at Bayern Munich. He joined Bayern’s youth academy at age 10 and worked his way up. In 2008, he made his first-team debut under coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Muller quickly became an important player, known for his smart movement, assists, and goals. Under manager Louis van Gaal, he became a regular starter and helped Bayern win the Bundesliga and reach the 2010 Champions League final. His big breakthrough came in the 2009-10 season, where he scored 19 goals.
In the 2012-13 season, Muller was key in Bayern’s historic treble (winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Champions League). He scored in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Over the years, he has won multiple Bundesliga titles (over 10), German Cups, and two Champions League trophies (2013 and 2020).
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Muller is famous for his partnership with Robert Lewandowski, whom he assisted many times. Even as coaches changed, he remained important under managers like Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Hansi Flick. In 2020, he set a Bundesliga record for most assists in a season (21).
Despite his age, Muller still plays a big role at Bayern, helping young players and leading the team. He is a fan favourite because of his loyalty, hard work, and passion for the club.
Thomas Muller International Career
Muller has been a key player for the German national team for over a decade.
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He made his debut in 2010 and quickly became one of Germany’s most important attackers. His first major tournament was the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where he was a surprise star. He scored five goals, provided three assists, and won the Golden Boot (top scorer) as well as the Best Young Player award. Germany finished third, but Muller’s performances made him famous worldwide.
At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Muller was again brilliant. He scored five goals, including a hat-trick against Portugal in the group stage. Germany won the tournament, and Muller played a big part in their success. He also won the Silver Boot (second-top scorer) and was named in the tournament’s best team.
Muller also played in three European Championships (2012, 2016, and 2020). However, Germany did not win any of them. In 2018, Germany had a poor World Cup, getting knocked out early, and Muller’s role in the team decreased for a while. However, he returned for the 2022 World Cup, bringing experience and leadership.
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Though he retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, Muller remains one of Germany’s greatest World Cup players. He scored 10 World Cup goals (tied for Germany’s third-highest) and always performed in big matches.
Thomas Muller Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Thomas Muller has played 743 senior club games, scoring 247 times (as of April 2025).
All of these games have come for Bayern Munich. In Bundesliga, he scored 150 goals in 497 games, while he scored 56 in 161 Champions League matches.
He has 36 in 67 DFB-Pokal games and five in 12 DFB-Super Cup matches.
In 131 caps for Germany, he scored 45 goals.
Thomas Muller Honours
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As of April 2025, Thomas Muller has won a host of titles with Bayern Munich and the German national team.
Bayern Munich
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Bundesliga: 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
DFB-Pokal: 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20
DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
UEFA Champions League: 2012–13, 2019–20; runner-up: 2009–10, 2011–12
UEFA Super Cup: 2013, 2020
FIFA Club World Cup: 2013, 2020
Germany
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FIFA World Cup: 2014; 2010 (third place)
UEFA European Championship: 2012 (third place)
Individual
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2010
FIFA World Cup Best Young Player: 2010
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2010
FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 2014
FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 2014
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2014
FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2014
World Soccer Young Player of the Year: 2010
Bravo Award: 2010
VDV Bundesliga Newcomer of the Season: 2010
DFB-Pokal top scorer: 2010, 2014
Bavarian Order of Merit: 2019
UEFA Super Cup Man of the Match: 2020
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2019–20
Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21
Bundesliga Player of the Month: January 2022
Bundesliga Goal of the Month: August 2024
VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2009–10, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2020–21
kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2012–13, 2015–16, 2019–20, 2020–21
Bayern Munich Player of the Season: 2021–22
Thomas Muller Salary
Muller’s current Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of the 2024-2025 season. It is worth €17,000,000 per year. The salary breakdown is €15,000,000 base and €2,000,000 bonus. On a weekly basis, he earns €326,923, which breaks down to € 288,462 base and €38,462 bonus.
Thomas Muller Net Worth
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Muller has an estimated net worth of $55 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Most of his wealth comes from his football career at Bayern Munich, where he has earned high salaries for over 15 years. He also makes money from sponsorships, including deals with Adidas, Audi, and EA Sports.
Muller lives a comfortable life but is known for being down-to-earth. He owns luxury cars and a nice house but does not show off his wealth.
Thomas Muller Family
His parents are Klaudia and Gerhard, and he has a brother, Simon, who is two and a half years younger.
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Muller is married to Lisa Muller (née Trede), his long-time girlfriend and now wife. The couple met as teenagers in their hometown in Bavaria and have been together since 2007. They got married in December 2009 in a private ceremony.
Lisa, a former equestrian show jumper, has always supported Thomas’s career. She runs a horse-riding business and is involved in charity work. The couple is known for keeping their personal life low-key and away from media attention.
Thomas and Lisa do not have children, but they are big animal lovers and own several horses and dogs. They live a quiet, happy life in Bavaria, away from the spotlight.
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