We take a look at Germany's leading frontmen
We take a look at Germany's greatest strikers
Jurgen Klinsmann
Former Germany manager Klinsmann was a terrific player back in his heyday. His World Cup bow came at the 1990 competition hosted by Italy. And the clinical striker netted in two of Germany's three group matches, notching versus United Arab Emirates and Yugoslavia. He then opened the scoring in the last-16 win over Holland to help take Germany one step closer to glory, which they claimed in the final versus Argentina. Klinsmann then featured at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup, finishing with a fine return of 11 goals from 17 matches.
Miroslav Klose
Prolific striker Klose boasts 10 World Cup goals to his name having previously played at the 2006 and 2002 tournaments. He was first called upon to represent his nation on the world stage in 2002, and the attacker starred at the competition. Indeed, Klose scored five goals, all with his head, as Germany reached the final but ultimately lost to Brazil. Four years later Klose netted another five World Cup goals, landing the Golden Boot in the process.
Max Morlock
Morlock was a brilliant frontman who boasted tireless work ethic and splendid technique. Indeed, he helped his nation land their first World Cup triumph in 1954. He made five appearances at the tournament in Switzerland, scoring six times. The last of those strikes came in the final as he assisted Germany's comeback from two goals down versus Hungary.
Gerd Mueller
Mueller is considered one of the best strikers of all time. Indeed, for Germany he managed an incredible return of 68 goals from 62 international appearances. And he is Germany's all-time top World Cup goalscorer, with 14 strikes to his name. Mueller announced himself on the international stage at the 1970 World Cup, scoring a remarkable 10 goals as Germany finished third. Then, four years, later, Mueller netted added a further four goals, including a winning effort in the final versus Holland as Germany lifted the trophy.
Helmut Rahn
Rahn is an unquestionable German footballing legend. Indeed, the deadly striker was his country's hero during their first World Cup triumph in 1954. He scored four goals at the tournament, with the last two of those strikes coming in the final. Against the brilliant Hungarians, who beat Germany 8-3 in the competition's opening match, Rahn netted a brace to complete a magnificent turnaround in the The Miracle of Berne. Four years later Rahn scored a further six World Cup goals, but this time his nation finished fourth.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Twice European Footballer of the Year, Rummenigge was a fantastically dangerous forward during his playing days. He played at three straight World Cup finals, starting in 1978. And he netted three goals at the tournament. Four years later, Rummenigge fired home five goals to help Germany reach the final, only for the team to be beaten by Italy. And again, this time at the 1986 World Cup, it was heartbreak for Rummenigge as his country lost to Argentina in the showpiece,
Uwe Seeler
The brilliant striker Seeler appeared at four straight World Cups, with his bow coming in 1958. He did not, however, get to lift the illustrious trophy, only reaching the final once in 1966 when the Germans were undone by the hosts Engand. Nonetheless, Seeler tallied a remarkable total of 21 World Cup appearances. And during those matches he fired home nine goals.
Rudi Voeller
Voeller is a legendary German striker after scoring 47 times for his nation in 90 appearances. Furthermore, he represented his country at three World Cup finals, with his first taste of the famous tournament coming in 1986. Germany exited said competition at the last 16 stage, but four years later they landed glory. Indeed, Voeller scored three goals at the tournament in Italy. He also played at the 1994 World Cup, scoring twice in the USA.
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