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The best scorers in the history of Germany, the ranking
Germany has traditionally been known for having some of the best goalscorers in world football, with a long list of great strikers representing the German national team over the years.
Among the most famous we find Gerd Müller. Müller was a formidable striker, known for his ability to score goals and his shooting power.
Another great German goalscorer was Miroslav Klose, who scored 71 goals in 137 games for the German national team, becoming Germany's all-time top scorer. Klose was known for his ability to score goals with his head and for his physical strength.
The best scorers in the history of Germany, the ranking
Oliver Bierhoff (1968), 37 goals. Oliver Bierhoff was a German forward who played for the Germany national team from 1996 to 2002. He is best remembered for his super-sub role, often coming off the bench to score key goals. His golden goal in the 1996 European Championship final contributed to Germany's victory.
Michael Ballack (1976), 42 goals
Michael Ballack was a German midfielder who played for the Germany national team from 1999 to 2010. With the national team he reached the final of the World Championship in 2002 and the World Cup in 2006, as well as having played the European Championship in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
Uwe Seeler (1936-2022), 43 goals
Uwe Seeler was a German striker who played for the Germany national team from 1954 to 1970. He participated in four World Cups, reaching the final in 1966, and scored 43 goals in 72 games for the German national team.
Thomas Müller (1989), 44 goals
Thomas Müller is a German striker who has played for the Germany national team since 2010. He has participated in three World Cups, winning one in 2014, and two European Championships. He is known for his versatility on the pitch, able to play in different offensive positions and for his ability to score important goals.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (1955), 45 goals
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was a German forward who played for the Germany national team from 1976 to 1986. He participated in two World Cups, reaching the final in 1982, and two European Championships, winning one in 1980.
Rudi Völler (1960), 47 goals
Rudi Völler was a German forward who played for the Germany national team from 1982 to 1994. He participated in three World Cups, winning one in 1990, and two European Championships.
Jürgen Klinsmann (1964), 47 goals
Jürgen Klinsmann was a German striker who played for the Germany national team from 1987 to 1998. He participated in three World Cups, winning one in 1990, and two European Cups, winning one in 1996.
Lukas Podolski (1985), 49 goals
Lukas Podolski was a German forward who played for the Germany national team from 2004 to 2017. He participated in three World Cups, winning one in 2014, and three European Championships, reaching the final in 2008 and semi-finals in 2012.
Gerd Müller (1945-2021), 68 goals
Gerd Müller was a German forward who played for the Germany national team from 1966 to 1974. He participated in two World Cups, winning one in 1974, and a European Cup.
Miroslav Klose (1978), 71 goals
Miroslav Klose was a German striker who played for the Germany national team from 2001 to 2014. He participated in four World Cups, winning one in 2014, and three European Championships, reaching the final in 2008 and semi-finals in 2012. He scored 71 goals in 137 games for Germany, becoming the all-time top scorer for Germany.