Hansi Müller

Hans-Peter "Hansi" Müller (born 27 July 1957 in Stuttgart) is a former German footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] Both his parents[2] were of Transylvanian Saxon descent (German: Siebenbürger Sachsen) that were deported from Romania after World War II.

Hansi Müller
Personal information
Full name Hans-Peter Müller
Date of birth (1957-07-27) 27 July 1957
Place of birth Stuttgart, West Germany
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
SV Rot
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1982 VfB Stuttgart 186 (65)
1982–1984 Internazionale 48 (9)
1984–1985 Como 17 (1)
1985–1990 Swarovski Tirol 123 (35)
Total 374 (110)
National team
1976–1978 West Germany Amateur 7 (3)
1977–1978 West Germany B 5 (0)
1978–1983 West Germany 42 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Müller began his career playing for his hometown side VfB Stuttgart. After the 1982 FIFA World Cup, he moved to Italy to play for F.C. Internazionale Milano for two seasons, and subsequently also spent a season with Como.[3]

In 1985, he moved to Austria to play with FC Swarovski Tirol, where he ended his playing career in 1990.[3][4]

International career

Müller made his international debut in 1978. While at Stuttgart, Müller took part in UEFA Euro 1980 with West Germany, aged 22, after a brief taste of action at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where he started all four games. The tournament would prove to be Müller's international peak as they emerged victorious.[3] He had a disappointing 1982 World Cup, and despite playing in the Italian league, he made his 42nd and last appearance for West Germany the following year. In total he scored five international goals.[3][5]

After retirement

Müller was an official ambassador for the city of Stuttgart for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Innsbruck at UEFA Euro 2008.[3]

Style of play

Müller was an elegant midfield playmaker, who usually played in the middle of the pitch. He was known for his clever passing and excellent left foot, as well as his charismatic presence and leadership on the field.[3][6]

Honours

Club

Swarovski Tirol

International

West Germany

Individual

References
  1. "Müller, Hans" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
  2. "Von Weltmeistern und Olympiasiegern". Siebenbürgische Zeitung (in German). 21 May 2002. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. "UEFA Euro 1980 team of the tournament". UEFA. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  4. Arnhold, Matthias (1 October 2015). "Hans Peter 'Hansi' Müller - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  5. Arnhold, Matthias (1 October 2015). "Hans Peter 'Hansi' Müller - International Appearances". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  6. "BECCALOSSI: "IO E MULLER NON CI POTEVAMO VEDERE, ECCO PERCHÉ. ORIALI MI DICEVA…"" (in Italian). F.C. Inter 1908. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  7. "Bundesliga Historie 1979/80" (in German). kicker.
  8. "Bundesliga Historie 1980/81" (in German). kicker.
  9. José Luis Pierrend (8 January 2015). "The "Bravo" Award". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 November 2015.


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