Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose is a retired German striker celebrated for his aerial prowess, finishing, and sportsmanship. A World Cup legend and Germany’s all-time leading scorer, Klose’s humility and consistency made him a respected figure across the football world.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Homburg | 18 | 1 |
| 1999–2004 | Kaiserslautern | 147 | 52 |
| 2004–2007 | Werder Bremen | 132 | 63 |
| 2007–2011 | Bayern Munich | 150 | 53 |
| 2011–2016 | Lazio | 171 | 63 |
| Total | 618 | 232 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2014 | Germany | 137 | 71 |
🏆 Honours
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga: 2007–08, 2009–10
- DFB-Pokal: 2007–08, 2009–10
- DFL-Supercup: 2010
Lazio
- Coppa Italia: 2012–13
Germany
- FIFA World Cup: 2014
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2002
- FIFA World Cup third place: 2006, 2010
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2008
⭐ Individual Awards
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2006
- FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe: 2002
- German Footballer of the Year: 2006
- Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2005–06
- UEFA President Award:2023
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2002, 2006
- FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 2002
- German Silver Laurel Leaf: 2010, 2014
- All-time FIFA World Cup top scorer (16 goals)
- German national football team top scorer(71 goals)
🎨 Style of Play
Klose was a model striker — intelligent, unselfish, and technically sound. Renowned for his timing, movement, and aerial dominance, he was a master of positioning and link-up play. His discipline, teamwork, and humility both on and off the field made him a role model for aspiring players.
👔 Managerial / Post-retirement Career
After retiring in 2016, Klose transitioned into coaching, working with Germany’s national team and later with Bayern Munich’s youth academy. In 2022, he managed SCR Altach in Austria, continuing his commitment to developing football talent. Klose remains an admired ambassador for fair play and the beautiful game.