Gerd Muller and Jurgen Kinsman are some of the best football strikers in German football with indelible records.
Here, we will take you through the top five German strikers of all time:
Gerd Müller: Müller is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, and he is certainly the greatest German striker. He scored a record 566 goals in 607 matches for Bayern Munich and the West Germany national team. He won the FIFA World Cup in 1974 and the European Championship in 1972. He was also the top scorer in the FIFA World Cup in 1970 and 1974, and he was the European Footballer of the Year in 1970.
Jürgen Klinsmann: Klinsmann was a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. He scored 220 goals in 536 matches for VfB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, Sampdoria, Monaco, and Hertha BSC. He won the FIFA World Cup in 1990 and the European Championship in 1996. He was also the top scorer in the European Championship in 1996.
Rudi Völler: Völler was a powerful and dynamic striker who was known for his aerial ability and his finishing ability. He scored 229 goals in 522 matches for 1860 Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Roma, Marseille, and Bayer Leverkusen. He won the FIFA World Cup in 1990 and the European Championship in 1996. He was also the top scorer in the European Championship in 1996.
Miroslav Klose: Klose is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Germany national team with 71 goals in 137 matches. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in FIFA World Cups with 16 goals. He won the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the European Championship in 2012.
Mario Gómez: Gómez is one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation. He has scored 311 goals in 502 matches for VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Beşiktaş, and VfL Wolfsburg. He won the Bundesliga title seven times and the UEFA Champions League once. He also won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.
This list is based on a combination of factors, including goals scored, trophies won, and individual accolades. It is important to note that there are many other great German strikers who could have been included on this list.
