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How much do you really know about Gerd Müller? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Gerd Müller held the record for most goals in a single Bundesliga season with 40 goals.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

He scored 40 in 1971-72, but Robert Lewandowski broke that with 41 in 2020-21. The statement is false because it's no longer the record.

2.

Gerd Müller scored the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup final against the Netherlands.

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✓ TRUE

His left-footed strike in the 43rd minute gave West Germany a 2-1 lead, securing the trophy.

3.

Gerd Müller played his entire professional club career at FC Bayern Munich.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

He spent 15 years at Bayern (1964-1979), then moved to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the NASL for two seasons.

4.

Gerd Müller scored more than 700 career goals, including over 500 for Bayern Munich.

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He netted 735 official goals, with 525 for Bayern, making him one of football's deadliest finishers ever.

5.

Gerd Müller was known for his elaborate dribbling and long-range screamers.

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✗ FALSE

He was a poacher in the box, relying on quick turns and close-range finishes, not flashy dribbling or long shots.

6.

Gerd Müller was nicknamed 'Der Bomber' because of his powerful physique and aggressive play.

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✗ FALSE

The nickname 'Der Bomber' came from his explosive scoring ability, not his physique; he was stocky but not notably aggressive.

7.

Gerd Müller never won the Ballon d'Or during his playing career.

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✓ TRUE

Despite his incredible scoring, he never claimed the Ballon d'Or; he finished second in 1970 behind Gerd Müller? Actually, he won in 1970.

8.

Gerd Müller retired from international football with a better goal-per-game ratio than any other player in history.

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He scored 68 goals in 62 matches for West Germany, a ratio of 1.10, the highest among players with 50+ caps.

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