How Good has Thomas Muller ACTUALLY Been in his Career? | Bayern's Past, Present & Future

How good has Muller been for Bayern Munich?
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Thomas Muller is another one of the more underrated players in the world. His brilliance on the pitch can be missed by the untrained eye, as his interpretation of attacking moves and his understanding of space creates plenty of opportunities for himself and his teammates. We’ll go over his numbers, his Raumdeuter role that he created, and how he compares to some of football’s elite talents.
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Intro: 00:00
Announcing Himself: 02:01
Raumdeuter: 03:55
The Numbers: 08:15
Outro: 12:32

[@esmuellert]

Thank you for this interesting video 👍

[@RabonaTV]

Nice to see a fellow KZbinr come around.😂All the best pal!💪

[@JohnMushitu]

A fellow Rabona TV Stan, I see. W

[@space_rocky]

Lol

[@niraj7616]

Very niceeee

[@mboopipro6965]

W

[@MatthewDias25]

Muller is probably the most underrated player I've ever seen. Calling him elite doesn't do him justice.

[@herrerasauro7429]

I don't mean as a slight, instead as a praise: Muller is the worst looking genius I've seen. As a brazilian, his style of play seems an anathema, if you watch only the highlights he looks almost lost in the field, yet he's consistently on them and contributing, even if it looks like he and the ball don't have a loving relationship as most genius do.

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller is a rich man's Beckham. Views of Beckham are not very positive these days. Muller plays in a different position and he is much better but they are the same type of player.

[@croatiankid6595]

Facts one of the most unselfish players also a leader of a man he’s the heart and soul

[@brunaciompi1717]

@Alban Musa He is underrated after 2019. Under Guardiola he used to be an overrated player but after Flick came in he went up a couple of levels. That does not get noticed because of his misses in front of the net and his physical decline, i hope he will score much more this season so that finally more people will take notice of his level after 2019.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

ü. Or ue.

[@peterparker4004]

I can see him being a great manager in the future given his sense of positioning, understanding of the game, elite mentality and just being a funny guy off the pitch as well. Klopp 2.0?

[@ericlevinzon]

Better player than Klopp could even dream of, so perhaps he might be even better! P.s: I’m a massive Liverpool and Klopp fan.

[@PraiseTheRoof]

@@ericlevinzon It is often said that the unfulfilled playing career makes for the best managing careers, Klopp, Mourinho and many others are great examples of this, so just because he's miles ahead as a player, he might not become a better manager. Although he obviously has practically every trait needed to become elite in that regard.

[@REPTiL3FUCK]

@@PraiseTheRoof Cruyff, Pep, Zidane, Ancelotti?

[@hafiz2664]

Agreed. I think he’ll be a great manager.

[@dmitrimendeleev4401]

@@REPTiL3FUCK there are always exceptions But overall the majority of former players are doing badly as managers

[@TheTajwaar]

You forgot to mention that he's the most decorated German in history. No other German has won as many trophies as Muller. We're talking about a nation that has produced the likes of Bekenbauer, Gerd Muller, Neuer, Lahm, Kroos, Klinsman and Lothar Matheus

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Doesn't Kroos have more titles? 5 times CL🙂

[@TheTajwaar]

@@weizenobstmusli8232 nope. Muller

[@anderstone3256]

@@weizenobstmusli8232 Titles overall Müller has more but Champions leagues Kroos has more.

[@neasthf.7859]

German has a lot underrated player, like Sammer, Rummenigge, Maier, Breitner, Brehme and Netzer. Hey there won More WC as England and France.

[@MovingCanvasFilms]

Don’t forget the goat Schweinsteiger

[@Michael_De_Santa-Unofficial]

Forever grateful for Müller's service to the club. Would love to see him become a future board member.

[@RabonaTV]

I could absolutely see that happening!

[@lordbendtner6404]

you know it's gud when the mighty christian lell is in the video

[@zekarou7831]

Well, it's Bayern so there are 98% chance. The club always run by their own legends.

[@nevillelongbottom7687]

He will be^^ Da gibt es keine zweite Meinung zu^^

[@lordbendtner6404]

@@nevillelongbottom7687 nice name

[@SavageIntent]

Best player ever. but seriously he will go down as one of Bayern's most important players ever alongside Gerd Muller and Franz Beckenbauer.

[@Nairam10]

And Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Lewandowski and Robbery!

[@Kemloth]

Absolute 1st class Bayern legend without a doubt.

[@yashaswisingh6077]

Let's add Neur in that elite list as well. Absolute Legend !!

[@Nairam10]

@@yashaswisingh6077 Absolutely! Kahn and Sepp Mayer as well.

[@moeelber]

@@Nairam10 when you name them, you have to name many more

[@gunthergrass2541]

One thing that’s always being missed when talking about Müller‘s physical abilities is that despite him being very skinny he’s actually incredibly shredded. He has a very high muscle/fat ratio and has incredible stamina. Those type of bodys are not the fastest but can press all day long and are very injury resistant. He’s definitely one of the fittest players out there. He’s a top athlete, not sb like you and me.

[@julesvr5205]

Müller once said about himself "you can't get injured if there is no muscle to get injured" and laughed. Dude is nothing but a legend.

[@sehu1291]

@@julesvr5205 Robben said this about Müller 😂

[@paxundpeace9970]

He is running a lot on the pitch. A tradional second striker does less then 10km a match and has not as many contacts with a ball. Still he is running 12 to 14km a game and is always present.

[@timo1841]

I think that one day the football community will look back at his career and see what a player he was. I mean, he won pretty much everything and was just so consistent

[@stavas05]

And his career isn’t even over, he is 32. I am pretty sure he will get at least one big trophy in his career, most likely another cl or ec imo

[@flaviantanase1889]

I hope germany wins the next euro. It would be a shame for him to miss only on this trophy

[@Rabauke84]

@@flaviantanase1889 Especially, since the next EC will be hosted in Germany

[@faelger9473]

i dont think so at all...because hes german. There is inherent racism in Europe against Germany and the Germans. Because they are too strong, too threatening...the same kind of hate seen in schools against, people that always get good grades without learning and somehow always still are good at sports nonetheless. I dont mean to say that this is genetically german, this is what other countries see the germans as wrongfully. And built hatred on this, a hatred that now holds strong for more than 150 years. And it extends to all levels of life. Brexit was practically based on two things. Stiring fears of immigrants AND fears of germans. Ridicuolus, as English people literally are german themselves smh. But as said the parallels to the school example are frightening. The Germans try to "be better" in order to be accepted...which scares the others more. And so they "attack back" against something that want an attack by diluting their achievements, which of course leeds to Germans everywhere trying to "be better" to be accepted. And of course just like children in school. Nobody really understands why they arent liked, why the others are doing these things, but depending what side your own..,.you'll still go on and do it. And this has become worse in the past 30 years since reunification. FAR worse...so no i dont think that people outside of Germany will " look back one day...." they might do so...but what you'll see there will be backham...and messi and ronaldo not the man who won more than they did...because his achievements count less. Because of his nationality. smh.

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller will go down the Beckham route. He will be very highly rated when he retires if he keeps himself healthy but there will be a lot of criticism or "disrespect" of him.

[@felixstrek]

In Germany we call Müller "ein Phänomen" (a phanomenon) because of his ability to look like he works at an insurance company or be a cashier at a supermarket, but have the ability to read the game and be skilled enough so that people don't take you seriuosly but somehow Müller seems to be one of the best players of his generation. Being a one club star is important to us Bayern fans and we can't thank Müller enough for what he has done to the club and our country.

[@KaiserM3]

you forgot about something, Muller is an advanced midfielder, but his contribution to the defense and pressing is insane... One time Gnabry was asked in 2020 "why are you playing so good?" and Gnabs said, "its because Muller is on the pitch and he tell us what to do, and now without public we can really hear him"

[@paxundpeace9970]

Sometimes called "Radio Müller"

[@harish1105]

YES! My favourite player in the world right now! A lot of football "fans" I know don't quite understand the concept. When I tell them that Thomas Muller is favourite current player, they always trot out Messi and Ronaldo's G/A stats and Ballon D'Ors. And I keep trying to explain, I didn't say BEST. I said MY FAVOURITE. What I love about Mulller, apart from the fact that he's a one-club-man, a thinking player, a space investigator and generally a funny dude who doesn't take himself too seriously, is that he is not a beautiful or elegant or graceful player. I don't think I've seen a single Muller goal in all those "Football Moments of Beauty" compilations that litter KZbin. His goals are ugly and his celebrations are just him standing still with his hands raised shouting "JAAAA!" He does exactly what his team needs him to do from playing a pass to assisting to scoring. And he does it with ugly efficiency.

[@2693742]

He's my favourite too!

[@jackdaws7125]

His celebrations are the best, no fancy practiced celebration dances or gestures but instead pure passion bursting out as he screams !

[@1stmaterayleigh500]

Dude you must have missed alot of goals from Thomas when you say he has no beautiful goals. I always remember one where lures the goaly plus defender over the corner of the 5meter Box and than from the baseline he circled that ball like a messi into the empty goal guarded by the stunned looks of his opponents.🤩

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@1stmaterayleigh500 Why Thomas and not just Muller? You do not take him as seriously as other stars?

[@1stmaterayleigh500]

@@brunaciompi1717 no its the opposite from what you think. I am Bayern Fan myself, and in Germany you Name players from your own Team by FirstName. In his case its more special because we still have a legend in the Club that also named Müller (Gerd) so Thomas is not unpolite, it comes with love. Its the same with Ronaldo, when people call him Christiano only.

[@gerdokurt]

you forgot one of the most important things: Müller never causes dramas, he has no ego, he is the entertainer in the team and he always is the person of trust for the managers. you cant overestimate these character traits when you think of the unrests and drama guys like messi, mbappe, cr7 etc. regularly cause.

[@destinychicshop3206]

what Drama Messi caused? He only got followed by the media 24/7 365 and every tiny thing he did was un extreme scrunity. He himself is unassuming and introverted.

[@slicxcv6213]

@@destinychicshop3206 what of when Messi came out in an interview in 2020 saying how he wants to leave barca

[@NelloPotri-gw6we]

​@slicxcv6213 Not only, but all that unnecessary crying on camera like a funeral. Thomas Muller is different he is more like the great players of Bayern from the past.

[@nikestrike8213]

How is that drama??

[@ganaed9954]

Top scorer at a world cup at age 20. Starting for a Germany that was STACKED. This guy been good since!

[@Mr.Air.]

What I'm missing here is his verbal importance on the pitch, he is the one talking the most every game (that's why the media gave him the nickname "Radio Müller" during the fan-less covid games), and keeping the teamspirit high. So this skill added to his understanding of and ability to play football makes him so special and important, not to mention his jokes and authenticity off the field.

[@justhair17]

Yeah, he will make a great coach one day imo

[@MK-wx5vu]

I know i am late but: There is one clip of him making a run and not receiving the pass from Coman and you can hear him shout "king to the right.... No the other right!" Still gives me the giggles. Also another clip where he basically yells in direction of sane (without having the ball) to go through into space. Sane in the followup receives the through ball and scores.

[@lisaruhm6681]

@@MK-wx5vu yeah, just watch highlights from the games during the covid era and listen who talks.

[@mystic8388]

One of the most underrated player of his generation. Glad to see some appreciation Adrian

[@AndiBraun93]

How is he underrated? He's the medias' darling, maybe the most lopsidedly praised player of all time.

[@ABCDEF-yj6tk]

He is one of the most overrrated players of this generation.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@AndiBraun93 He has not got that much praise in recent years for his on field play. Nothing like in his so called prime at least.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@ABCDEF-yj6tkFor most of his career he was one of the most overrated players of his generation but over the past few years he has been rather underrated.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@AndiBraun93 Disagree with him being the most lopsidedly praised player of all the time and also he has hardly got any exaggerated ratings from the media in recent seasons. To the contrary he has even been perhaps somewhat underrated after 2018 or 2016. That is at least in part because some sport journalists realized that he was highly overrated earlier on in his career imo. I also think that him being a glorified and over-rated system player for at least half of his career led many football fans to not appreciate him for what he actually was as a player and what he brought to the table. A player with an over-rated career who is not highly rated by every football fan despite improvements in recent seasons is underrated in some respects.

[@antoinethemuggle4516]

That's one of the things i was thinking about the lewy to barza transfer. Yes, he is one of the best strikers in the planet, but those years at Bayern when he's scored so much he's played alongside Müller, who has provided him many many assists. Will lewy remain elite or will he miss müller's play and assisting prowess?

[@carmelo9502]

He isn't going to have any problems, since he was still an amazing player with dortmund.

[@Domeachso]

@@carmelo9502 But he has been soooo far away from his Bayern level. He really thrived at Bayern and has been a really good striker before. But his world class developed with Müller.

[@Felzorful]

@@Domeachso he also does fine for poland to bad the rest of the team that failed.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@Domeachso He was world class from 2016 to 2019 when Muller was underperforming

[@bjornlinsin4570]

Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z!

[@TheScar3cro]

COVID showed how much impact Müller really had on the team even without the ball. When there wasn't any audience, you could hear Müller basically through the whole game

[@janp5063]

I miss that.

[@testadalord01432]

People in Germany call him Radio, that wasn’t an accident - he’s constantly talking to his teammates What a man, serious baller and loves the craic

[@samuelschonenberger]

Making 25 goal contributions in a season where you struggled is a flex

[@2693742]

Mueller is one of my favourite players. Not flashy, quite ordinary to watch but efficient. People don't understand just how important he is to Bayern's success. I see him as a coach one day for sure.

[@Crackhunt42]

His technique is actually really good, it just looks strange. His left and right foot passes and stuff is so precise. His technique is underrated

[@adtoxic3344]

that. his technique is almost perfect, in terms of outcome. Passes are so precise and almost never miss, with the perfect pressure according to the situation. Additonally. even his dribbling is very smart. Of course he doesn't dribble through 5 people like prime messi but he is for sure the most efficient player in the world, even though it looks very off.

[@brunaciompi1717]

I agree, his technique has improved in recent seasons but many have not noticed it.

[@mikexstad1121]

Oh my heart 🥰 Without Müller, Schweinsteiger, Robben, Alaba, Ribery, I may not be into football today

[@_-_sinexus_-_]

Same man. The "Robbery" era especially drew me into Bayern like crazy.

[@thepowerofsand6180]

He is definitely getting a job at Bayern or the DFB or hes going on TV. He already has Legend status in Germany

[@Raydensheraj]

Absolute World class player...and from the very beginning. I watched his rise playing with Zvjezdan Misimovic at Bayerns second team already scoring goals like a machine....he is the most consistent player and a coaches dream. Lewandowski will also have to show that he can deliver without Müller assisting every 5th Lewandowski goal. Müller is a specialist...a false nine, playmaker and front row Striker all in one package that also is loyal to his Club. A world class player.

[@brunaciompi1717]

From 2016 to 2019 he really was not performing

[@TheButschek]

@@brunaciompi1717 this was a transition he had to change his playstyle more dribbling more playmaking it took its time but man 2020 started his prime...

[@empirelee7676]

Misimovic...one of the forgotten gems. Loved him

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@TheButschek True, his career trajectory is misunderstood. He has been at his prime after 2020 as you say. It is hilarious that so few people have taken notice of this.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@TheButschek He could have changed his playstyle before though.

[@Vivek-kl7ub]

Müller GOAT, my fav player for a reason. One of the best footballing brains/IQ the game has ever seen imo

[@lalakakegram]

As a german I can say, in Germany he is with one of the most iconic players of our generation and a living legend. This is also because of his authenticity and humbleness. Maybe consider Phillip Lahm for a next video he is the brain of the iconic German national team winning in Brazil.

[@brunaciompi1717]

You said it yourself, he is not that highly rated as a footballer and he is seen as an icon.

[@epicmarschmallow5049]

​@@brunaciompi1717 That's literally not what they said. Being iconic and highly rated are not mutually exclusive. Anybody who doesn't rate Müller after being instrumental in winning a world cup, 2 champions leagues and all the other titles legitimately doesn't understand the sport

[@lancinger1]

His interviews right after matches are so special, he talks about the matches like he has seen it live on tv

[@Alphine172]

A key point regarding his role is how him being kind of a 10 but not really has helped him immensely when the traditional number 10 role, see James, Coutinho, and Ozil, have started to die out in formations. His Raumdeuter role allowed him to stay at the top level despite changes to his position in the game compared to a decade ago.

[@wurstfinger3289]

yeah, something reus and him have in common.

[@ffn4s08]

@@wurstfinger3289 please, reus is no where near him. At least 1 class lower.

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@ffn4s08 " please, reus is no where near him. At least 1 class lower." there is no argument, that would support your thesis. not even the statistics. tecnically, reus is definately the better one. if it comes to intelligent runs and the awareness of space, they have the same level. reus is the more talented one, who only got injured. but there are many reasons, why reus was several times player of the year in the league and not müller. if it comes to numbers, they have kind of the same statistics per minute. but reus never played for bayern. he made this kind of stats with borussia mönchengladbach as a much smaller team than it is nowadays, and with dortmund. not with bayern. another proof that his talent is above müllers.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@wurstfinger3289 Muller has improved technically in recent seasons, his technique just looks strange but i would even say that his technique is better than Reus now. He is also a better playmaker and he has a better track record in important games. I think Muller is more talented but Reus is more capable of carrying a team because he is a better finisher and dribbler. Also i know that Reus has struggled with crippling injuries but Muller has some severe self-confidence issues even though it might not seem that way, i have self- confidence issues and i know what is like.

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@brunaciompi1717 "Muller has improved technically in recent seasons, his technique just looks strange but i would even say that his technique is better than Reus now. He is also a better playmaker and he has a better track record in important games." simple answer: no. go and ask flick, if you have any doubts. "capable of carrying a team because he is a better finisher and dribbler." this litteraly doesnt make ANY sense. reus is the one, who makes his teammates better. if you look at the stats of both, you recognise, they have kind of the same stats. deliveries per game, goals per game, same level. reus with lots of injuries in between and müller with no injurie at all. there is no question about thes facts. reus is 3 times player of the season. müller, i guess, no time. reus became player of the season in times of lewandowski, robben and ribery (and of course, müller). reus ALWAYS played in weaker teams. now you. but dont bullshit again please.

[@alexverneventures539]

Just to mention, since this has not been saying before. Müller is a mentality monster. Never gives up. Motivates others as much as himself. If there were a key figure for this, he would undoubtedly be in the top 10.

[@brunaciompi1717]

I am not sure about his mentality, i think he has self-confidence issues having followed his career.

[@billinglumbalumba]

Bayern were about to sell him, but he was backed by van Gaal. And the rest is history

[@Michael_De_Santa-Unofficial]

Always liked Van Gaal. A bit unfortunate he got sacked.

[@Nairam10]

ManU almost bougth him a few years back when Kovac was manager.

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

@@Nairam10 uli hoeness refused him to be sold..bayern cannot sell without hoeness approval he still has too much power at bayern.

[@lisaruhm6681]

@@Nairam10 I think United wanting to buy Müller was under van Gaal (at United).

[@mactac25]

I’ll always be grateful to Louis Van Gaal for giving Müller the chance to play. “Müller spielt bei mir immer.”

[@Ervine1125]

Muller is a legend. The most underrated player.

[@supermiesmm1628]

I would go step a further and say that Thomas Muller should be viewd as a all time great. Hes numbers have constantly been out of this world

[@shauryapratapsinghchauhan3534]

Müller is an assist god, with extraordinary knowledge about the game and a never ending hunger to provide or a finisher. He will as one of the or the one and only consistent goal provider of the century. Amazing take by adrian

[@dd-uf9nw]

Make one about Lahm too , he is one the greatest players and most complete player .he could have played DM and be the best at that position and next day he could have played right back and be the greatest player at that position too. His passing and composure on the Ball he rarely lost the possession. For me he is one of the greatest players of all time.

[@EddieArafa]

he also was a beast at left back!

[@julesvr5205]

Lahm, as a defender, also never saw a red card in his entire career!

[@AkshayMhatre]

Insanely football IQ as well. Pep said Lahm was the most intelligent player he'd ever seen

[@dd-uf9nw]

@@AkshayMhatre yes pep was first to try him as a centre midfielder though he was still playing as a right back for German national team. I remember a match where he scored two goals(not remember one or two) after pep handed him a chit it shows how he adapts to the situation even he could have scored when needed.

[@paxundpeace9970]

He is small so he rarely played that position. Still he played as a left or right fallback.

[@dhagos]

Also worth mentioning his performance at top level. One of the leading goal soccer's in world cup and champions league. 🏆

[@oleratomokoka7955]

Who needs Einstein when muller interprets space time

[@ankitbhandari293]

Started Watching him From 2010 WC, in which h was outstanding won golden boot, his off the ball movement , guy gave almost 40 Goals to lewa, there are many incidents where he just passed the ball to lewa in front of open goal.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Another strength of Müller is his stamina. He can run up and down the pitch all day. That contributes to his ability to create space.

[@cafeplastique890]

I support 1860 which means everything connected to Bayern should make me mad -- but i can't help but LOVE watching Thomas Müller on and off the pitch. Bayern will have a super hard time replacing him, since nobody else is really having his maverick qualities. May he still be very capable at what he's doing for a few years yet! Who is the player most likely to play a Raumdeuter role after Müller? I'm having high hopes for Jamal Musiala.

[@Negan2003]

Musiala

[@markusz4447]

You failed to mention he is the only non-striker in the top 10 champions league goal scorers.

[@victordurand3000]

People say muller is not that great because he perform in the bundesliga ... If you play for bayern, which is the highest level of football (dominate your league and can win the UCL every season) in the modern football world (last decade) alongside RM and barca for more than 10 years, you are a great player

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller is like Beckham (of course he is a far better player), he is just not that individually dominant as a player for his role.

[@flaviantanase1889]

Muller is 7th all time scorer in UCL and he'll for sure surpass Van Nistelrooy. Also he won the golden boot in 2010 wc. Whoever says this bullshit about playing in Bundesliga only is either a troll or doesnt have any ball knowledge. He always performed at the highest level and was every time a big part of his team's succes. He also had his up and downs like every player does.

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@flaviantanase1889 The thing about him only performing in the Bundesliga is bullshit but from 2016 to 2019 he had a three year spell where he was not performing at the highest level. He was a part of Bayern's success but he was not at the highest level.

[@tomascastillo7654]

Two Champions league and ten league titles for Bayern and a World Cup for Germany wouldn't have occurred without Muller. He makes an impact in literally every aspect of the game: Leadership like Lahm, Playmaking, assisting and Goal Scoring mix without match and is the perfect mix of young and talented, then mature and wise. Then man should be the face of German football for decades to come and with reason. I really hope he plays into his late thirties and retire with Bayern with at least one more champions league, and redeeming himself with the national team on his late career would be fantastic too.

[@XxMr1XxX]

One reason why Müller is so underrated is because ppls focus is mainly on the spanish and english leagues. He has been one of the 2-3 best players in the german national team during the last 12 years and he definitely was the most consistent one as well. But as you have mentioned, Müller isnt the kind of guy who is doing a ton of dribblings, which would make ppl. think that hes a good player. Hes smart on the field and something else to keep in mind is also that hes always pushing his team mates to try harder, especially when the team is behind. He is one of the main reasons why Bayern is dominating the league. Without him, Lewandowski wouldnt have scored that many goals.

[@alexanderbachert5608]

Hey Adrian, great video! Müller is favorite active player! You missed a huge part of his game though that started under Hansi Flick - his defensive side of the game. Don’t have the numbers on me but he applies the most defensive pressure out of any attacking midfielder and essentially leads the counter-press for Bayern from the front.

[@alexanderbachert5608]

Contrast that with the issues PSG face with having Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe in the squad or the reason Özil stopped working at Arsenal and the overall decline of traditional “10s” you see a truly modern attacker who will give his all for the team.

[@brunaciompi1717]

Post Flick Muller is the best Muller by far.

[@zirbto5749]

it didn´t start with him van gaal praised his defenisve actions just under ancelotti and kovac bayern wasn´t a high pressing side

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@zirbto5749 Muller has taken on a leadership role in the pressing after Flick came in.

[@zirbto5749]

@@brunaciompi1717 but thats leadership not defensive work ^^

[@swikarneupane]

I always had this theory that if thomas muller had been in this man city side instead of KDB he'd have had similar , if not better output over these years.

[@Vivek-kl7ub]

He’s had better output than KDB at Bayern. Müller > ‘let me talk man’

[@Peacock__]

They kinda do different things and play different roles tho

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller has been highly underrated after 2019 because of his misses in front of the net but he is arguably the best in his position. He used to be way overrated under Guardiola though.

[@ArteUltra1195]

Müller is one of the best no doubt, but give KDB some respect, I think he comes ahead slightly

[@SmokingBirds]

@@Peacock__ their roles are pretty similar aren't they? offensive oriented midfielders.

[@EMST3N]

There is not a snigle english player who is even close to Müller yet the english media doesn't rate him much.

[@brunaciompi1717]

He is sort of similar to Beckham in style but i agree there is no english player close to him.

[@charliefoxtrott1048]

Raumdeuter is also a pun in German on "Traumdeuter" (Dream intrepeteur/analyst of dreams) Thank you for this video Adrian!

[@gunshow2121]

Muller has been one of my favourite players since 2008/2009 when he had a pretty great season for Bayern Munich II. After the World Cup I’m 2010 I was in awe. Loved the video, glad to see Muller getting recognition. He’s truly underrated imo.

[@Leosch633]

Hey Adrian I know this may seem a bit odd, but could you make a video about Filip Kostic, who is criminally underrated and possibly the best Lwb in Europe. For example in the last two seasons he has led Eintracht Frankfurt to the Europa League title and was the Player of the Tournament. Additionally he has contributed 50 Assists since 19/20 (2 less than messi), even though he plays in a „defensive“ position for a midtable team.

[@amiteshmagar7915]

Kostic is a great player. I would love to see his analysis. I also enjoyed watching him play in the Europa League final and in the recent match against Bayern

[@ericfurst6091]

If i would compare Müller with somebody in sports, it would be Larry Bird. Not athletic vs their peers but their IQs are of the charts.

[@hafiz2664]

I always thought he’s been around far longer but this man has remained one of the best german players for more than a decade. He’d slip in and out of the media spectacle every once in a while but always delivers.

[@brunaciompi1717]

He was underperforming massively from 2016 to 2019.

[@Skyl3t0n]

@@brunaciompi1717 All of Bayern was. You could blame the coach for that

[@brunaciompi1717]

@@Skyl3t0n Bayern had several coaches in that period and it was also because of Muller that the team underperformed.

[@kaedeakamatsu6877]

@@brunaciompi1717 just say that you are a hater and move on. spamming the same negative shit under all comments. he was just bad under kovac because he hated muller and never played him but other than that he has always been one of our best players

[@Nr4747]

Müller is also the de-facto leader of Bayern on the pitch (aswell as one of the co-leaders of the German national team). You could see that very clearly in the 2019/2020 season when Bayern fell apart completely with Müller being benched by Kovac, then not only being revived when Müller got back to his starting position under Flick, but actually winning *everything* that season with Müller as the (vocal) leader on the pitch - which you could hear very clearly without fans being allowed.

[@M4tti87]

Quote by Muller "When I was young I always thought what would happen after the next pass or after the next ball and ran into that space. Or very simple if after a corner kick I saw two strikers running towrads the short post I always ran to the one further away or laid back for a rebound" - pretty simple actually :D Mulelrs Stamina is also on another level. He is always making meters and while runnign he is vocal to the whole first two lines and is arranging the attack and the pressing. Listen to the Bayern games when the stadiums where empty during COrona you can hear him yell 90 minutes trough and pointing towards spaces and players like a second coach.

[@amiteshmagar7915]

He is a playing coach. He can play, be the captain score goals and strategize on the spot. For me he is the GOAT

[@nikolausryczek]

Forgot to mention his defensive work ethic and his leadership in organizing the team’s press

[@jovipeace]

2 big points missing for me! 1. He really won everything, did a lot of work on the world cup 2014 and the CL 2013 and 2020 and *never* got any mentions of ballon dor and stuff. He is one of the best players in the world and just got the "müller stemp" and really not taken seriously 2. He is talking so so much on the field, the hole pressing game is directed by him. At the Corona time with empty stadiums, you could hear him all the time

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller is one of the best players in the world now but he was not one of the best in the past.

[@lisaruhm6681]

Dont forget, that he carried 2010, but was missing during the important game.

[@aayush_shrestha]

Perhaps the arrival of Mane could also benefit him by using Muller in a more central position or both playing as strikers.

[@sakipoi5986]

Muller best play maker I have ever seen Spirit gool machine assist machine Leader A true bayern munich legend His records and his careers something special 🔥

[@brunaciompi1717]

He is a football legend, not just a Bayern legend.

[@ninjainpajama7216]

Please keep these series going..... it's really fun to watch. I'm from a country who are almost non-existent in international football but you're videos are so fun to watch that I eagerly await for your upload. ❣️ Much love...from India 🇮🇳

[@DominikHemeli_93]

Dude, this Bayern with Mane will rip apart everything in their way.. mark my words

[@tauben_og]

In Germany we don't say: Thomas Müller is a legend. We say: Der Müller müllert wieder 🤣

[@hmontalvo90]

Lewandowski owes muller at least half of his success. Lewandowski is a great player but him in bayern vs him in Poland is night and day difference

[@prajwal1230]

Damn didn't know Poland is on par with Bayern need to watch there matches

[@Woolfie902]

The mere fact he's Thierry Henry's favourite players says a lot about his abilities as a football player. Thomas Muller is a very unorthodox but extremely intelligent team player. He defends, attacks well and does everything the game asks him to do without being flashy. He's got a big game temperament as well because in all big games for Bayern and Germany he scored. He's the most decorated German player. He's definitely one of my favourite players ever.

[@tobias3170]

Not to forget his abilities in leading a team through communication. He is always one of the loudest on the field and organized the pressing of the team, when they don't possess the ball

[@benjaminkuhn2878]

Müllers strenght is infield coaching: Radio Müller makes the team stronger

[@nitishgupta5959]

Mans got the most assists in all competitions since 2018, even more than Messi. Speaks volumes about Müller

[@TheShadowman79]

When I was in high school I used to say Thomas muller was the best player at moment and got laughed at but no I stood by him since 2009 to 10 season

[@xhunterx6520]

famous quote in Germany about: „Thomas Müller doesn't defeat you with his ball control. He also doesn't defeat you with speed or with outstanding physique. He just.. beats you“

[@adtoxic3344]

müller and kroos are really some of the greatest german players of all time. Especially müller doesn't get the recognition he deserves outside of germany.

[@MJWinckler]

Also worth noting when talking about Müller is his role as "Radio Müller". You can follow this in the ghost games during the pandemics. This guy talks all the time, tells his team mates what to improve, increases pressure and motivation on his team when necessary - and is always good for a laugh when the going gets tough. He is the only player (apart from Schweinsteiger of course) of which I own a jersey - Müller has delivered every year since he played for Bayern.

[@kspringerrw]

Really good analysis for a non-Bayern fan and I'm really happy that people are recognizing how good Müller is at this spot. I particularly liked that you acknowledged how influential his runs to create space are as that's not something that is quantified in stats. I just have bring up a couple minor things as a huge fan of Müller's over the past dozen years. He didn't really find a new level recently, it's just that he was given complete trust to run the offense by Hansi Flick and now, hopefully, Nagalsmann. His numbers took dips because Ancelotti wanted to play James Rodriguez and Kovač thought the bosses wanted him to play the big loan transfer, Coutinho. Ironically, it was Kovač playing giving him free reign in the second half of the previous season that salvaged the domestic double and kept his job. He was still key in the Robbery years though, in fact if you look at Robben's goal in Wembley it is Müller running right beside him making Weidenfeller have to consider a lay off pass. It's really all been about chemistry and tactics over the years rather than Müller's ability. His work with Lewandowski will have to go down as one of the greatest combinations in the history of the sport. He also struggles as a forward. Bayern fans generally consider him a central attacking midfielder. He has an incredible work rate, is a great presser and struggles when he's been expected to lead the line for Bayern or Germany. He thrives in freedom and going under the radar a bit so placing him at the focal point of an offense doesn't usually work well. I do think you're right that he will do well in Nagalsmann's fluid offense and might score a few more goals than he did alongside Lewandowski, but I would never consider him a good choice to be Bayern's "forward" even as a false 9.

[@brunaciompi1717]

I think you misunderstand Muller's career trajectory and you underrate him as a false 9.

[@lisaruhm6681]

Müllers career started as the 2nd striker in a 442 diamond.

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

He is one of the ucl's top goalsscorers at no 7 compaired to alot of elite goalscorers of all time and will pass rudd van nostelrooy before he retires. And has more worlducup goals than messi or ronaldo

[@TheAlja]

Müller is a smart player because ... well, he actually is smart. Just listen to his interviews. He dosn't just react to situations as they happen, he has awesome anticipation and beyond that, ideas about how to create chances.

[@bb1459.]

He will be a great coach

[@MaxK0703]

Another important aspect of him is his communication skills. In Germany some call him "Radio Müller", because he is always sending content, pushing his teammates and telling them "what to do"..

[@JohnMushitu]

This video is a great essay on Müller, and it didn't even touch on his WC or international exploits and trophy cabinet

[@fishyfish6510]

"To be a playmaker you need eye of the needle passes, pinpoint longballs n through balls" Müller: Haha anyway assists go brrrrr

[@brunaciompi1717]

Muller is a very good passer and his through balls have increased in recent seasons.

[@kele2467]

So glad that I missed maybe a total of 10 games throughout his career. You will see the impact once he leaves the club - besides being insane as a player he is also the most down to earth person chilling with his rabbits and horses on his farm. It really is a full picture of idol - genius, humble and loves the game.

[@timstradley5819]

He’s won more trophies than any other German. That says quite a bit on its own. But it’s really the little things mentioned in the video that make him so great. Will definitely miss him when he decides to retire

[@carlislepanting5219]

Watching from Belize central america I'm from thanks for the upload Rabona TV and Adrian!! I'm a Real Madrid fan but i have huge respect for Bundesliga and Bayern Munich FC and particularly Mueller!! Legend he is

[@mahashaheen2461]

Muller is great, so underrated.

[@chewi8560]

For me he is one of the greatest players of all time

[@rlNein]

I never stopped believing in Müller. I’m glad they kept him

[@barfuss2007]

Thomas Müller made a LOT of first (and very important) goals.

[@jasonthomas4164]

The original ''Ramdeuter,he makes very good players look like elite.Glad you made this video Adrian,nice to see someone speaking up for the underatted ones

[@brunaciompi1717]

Which very good players he has made look like they were elite? Werner?

[@brunaciompi1717]

Actually he he has been a bit underrated in recent seasons but he used to be an overrated player for the first few years of his career career, his big game performances made him look better than he was.

[@evanshellen7611]

finally some shine for muller!!The guy who gets rarely injured,,,creates chances and scores and has weird but efficient techniques."Space interpreter"

[@faviogonzalez3133]

Love these videos! I also feel like no one talks about ciro immobile when he's a monster striker. Really underrated

[@maryamalh2845]

Most underrated player ever

[@thomasvollmer5928]

At the beginning of his career I thought that this guy didn't have the best technique nor physic and someday soon the defenders would break down his unorthodox style. Boy, was I wrong!!!

[@TheMaxDee92]

Müller is my favorite player ever. He is a fighter! Bayern/Germany could be up 4-0 and he would still scream at his teammates to fight til the 90th minute

[@hopelessaquarian]

So good to read all the appreciation for TM from around the world. In Germany lots of people are just making fun of him because he isn't that flashy, tattooed poster boy most trendy kids are looking up to these days. There are even some "football fans" who actually think he can not play because it might not look elegant enough for them...

[@ukie713]

I would imagine these people only watch highlights

[@LizudemAm]

Es wird sich vielleicht über ihn lustig gemacht aber kein Deutscher dieser Welt (der was von Fußball versteht), redet ihn schlecht.

[@Raydensheraj]

He did it today in the 4:2 against Borussia Dortmund.... outrageous world class player.

[@paulschlosser8087]

Hearing "Raumdeuter" as a German is so funny (of course German is difficult)😂👏

[@christoph4977]

Two assists in the first Bundesliga match ... looking forward to this season. Oh, and you forgot to mention "Radio Müller". He is always broadcasting, giving instructions and encouraging his teammates on the pitch.

[@RuiLuz]

Muller is like that quiet guy in the corner that sees what everybody is up to even before people notice he is there.

[@rishabhshahi3532]

muller has always been my fav even in PES I use him regularly his off the ball movement is just🔥

[@SaulCoelho]

Great video and analysis, but would have been awesome if you could have included some clips of how he's a master of space showing how his runs are so effective and how his instincts and position are out of this world.

[@JR44444]

As a German i can tell you that the Word "deuter" in "Raumdeuter" does not mean investigator. It really only means interpreter.

[@hanswurst6712]

Thomas Müller showed that u not have to be the fastest, strongest, hardest shooting, most technical player out there to be good. Its enough to be the "smartest" player out there. ;)

[@TachoSJ]

I remember watching him in the early years. He’s always been a fantastic player, can play many different positions

[@florianboehm96]

Today. First match of the season. First without Lewandowski. 65 min. on the pitch. Three assists. That guy is brilliant. Hate Bayern but love TM.

[@zekarou7831]

Not only Thomas Mueller, German players in general are always underrated, despite they have brought their teams to the most prestigious places in the football world. I think that's because of their style of playing which emphasize more on "team playing" rather than showing off individual skills and gimmicks (which tend to draw more attention).