1966 June 4th
First DFB Cup Victory of Bundesliga Era
Gerd Muller contributes to a Bayern side that beats MSV Duisburg 4-2 in the German Cup final, securing the club’s first DFB Cup since promotion.
Football player and manager history
Gerd Muller
Explore 19 football history records associated with Gerd Muller, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1969
Bayern Domestic Double
Gerd Muller helps Bayern secure both the Bundesliga title and the DFB Cup in 1969, completing the first domestic double in club history.
1970
Bundesliga Season Scoring Record
Gerd Muller finishes the 1969-70 Bundesliga season with 38 goals, establishing a league scoring benchmark that he later surpasses.
1970
International Caps
Scores twice for West Germany in the 1970 World Cup semi-final against Italy, although his side loses after extra time.
1970
Müller Wins Ballon d’Or After World Cup Goals
Gerd Müller claims the 1970 Ballon d’Or after scoring ten goals at the World Cup and maintaining his remarkable finishing record for Bayern Munich.
1970 June
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Leads the European Golden Shoe scoring standings with 38 goals for Bayern Munich. His contribution stands out for setting the pace among Europe’s top-division scorers.
1970 June 21st
Ten-Goal Mexico Campaign
Scores ten goals for West Germany to finish as the leading scorer in Mexico.
1970 July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 10 goals for Germany. The campaign is particularly remembered for his remarkable ten-goal campaign for West Germany in Mexico.
1972
Forty Goal Bundesliga Season
Gerd Muller scores 40 times during the 1971-72 Bundesliga campaign, setting a single-season record that stands for nearly five decades.
1972 June
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the European Golden Shoe with 40 goals for Bayern Munich. The campaign is particularly remembered for leading Bayern’s attack during a historic scoring season.
1972 June 14th
Two Goals Against Belgium
Scores twice as West Germany defeat hosts Belgium 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
1973
Bundesliga Title Defence in 1973
Gerd Muller remains the focal point of Bayern’s attack as Bayern defend their Bundesliga title in 1972-73 and strengthens its dominance of West German football.
1974
International Caps
Scores West Germany's decisive goal against the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final to clinch the championship.
1974 May 17th
European Cup Replay Scoring Double
Gerd Muller contributes two goals to Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the replayed European Cup final.
1974 July 7th
1974 Final Winning Goal
Scores West Germany's winning goal in the final against the Netherlands.
1974 July 7th
World Cup Winner
Gerd Müller scores the decisive goal against the Netherlands just before half-time, securing West Germany's second World Cup crown.
1975 May 28th
Second Goal Secures European Cup Defence
Gerd Muller scores Bayern’s second goal against Leeds United, sealing the club’s second consecutive European Cup triumph.
1976 August 17th
Super Cup First-Leg Two Goals
Scores twice as Bayern Munich defeat Anderlecht 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Super Cup.
1976 November 23rd
Intercontinental Cup Home Leg Goal
Gerd Muller scores in Bayern’s 2-0 home victory over Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup final.