Thomas Muller

Harry Kane congratulates Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller on historic feat

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Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga encounter against Freiburg not only registered the second win in the league for the Bavarians but also proved to be a memorable occasion for Thomas Muller. One of Bayern’s biggest-ever legends, Thomas Muller made his 710ᵗʰ appearance for the club, eclipsing Sepp Maier as the player with the most games for Bayern Munich. The fans ensured that the event was unforgettable for their all-time favourite.

Manager Vincent Kompany brought on the former World Cup winner as a second-half substitute. The 34-year-old capped his historic night with a thunderous shot into the back of the net. Muller’s goal doubled the lead which was provided by Harry Kane in the opening half of the match. “Huge congrats to @esmuellert for breaking the @fcbayern appearance record. Incredible player and leader.” The England captain took to his social media to pay his share of homage to the legend.

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Thomas Muller is certainly renowned for his comical and light-hearted nature. Consequently, the dressing room never feels dull in his presence and his teammates are delighted to enjoy his company. Muller’s experience at the top level is invaluable to the likes of Harry Kane who is still adapting to German football. Kane and Muller will now be preparing for Holstein Kiel after the international break.

Thomas Muller’s remarkable journey at Bayern Munich

Thomas Muller has spent his whole senior career at Bayern Munich. He arrived as an 11-year-old boy in the youth side in 2000. Following an eight-year stint in the youth setup, Muller earned a promotion to the first team and has never looked back since. The German icon has been a part of two Champions League triumphant campaigns as well as an unparalleled 12 Bundesliga crowns.

His role has inevitably diminished in recent years which Muller has wholeheartedly accepted. His status as a beloved hero amongst the supporters has battled all kinds of storms and still stands firm. Currently, Thomas Muller has accumulated 245 goals and 269 assists in 710 outings for the six-time European Champions. With his invaluable contributions off the bench, an end does not seem likely in the near future.