Thomas Müller: the most under-appreciated player in world football
Thomas Müller has been called many things in his illustrious career to date, but only two words do him justice: world class.
To label Müller as anything else because he can look a touch ungainly would be like downplaying the Tyrannosaurus Rex’s regal pre-historic standing on account of its short arms. Players don’t chow down on 149 goals and over 200 Bundesliga assists, polishing off an unprecedented 12 Bundesliga titles, six DFB Cups and two UEFA Champions Leagues along the way, without being top of the food chain. It’s just not possible.
Much of the Müller debate stems from his somewhat abstract position on the football pitch. The homegrown Bayern hero is a square peg that can’t be pigeon-holed, championing a style that has been leaving pundits and opposition players alike scratching their heads for over a decade. He is neither pure centre-forward, second striker, attacking midfielder nor winger - but a little bit of all four and much more besides. In his own words, he is a ‘Raumdeuter’ (space interpreter/ instigator/ invader).
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