# The greatest Bayern Munich players of all time

Bayern Munich's 20 greatest legends according to GiveMeSport's ranking: from "Der Bomber" Gerd Müller and "Der Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer to Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer.

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- May 28, 2025 · fussballgott_stuttgart
- https://even.best/en/l/1416/the-greatest-bayern-munich-players-of-all-time

## Top 20

1. **Franz Beckenbauer** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — "Der Kaiser", inventor of the modern libero and captain of three European Cups in 1974-1976.
2. **Gerd Müller** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — "Der Bomber": the club's record goalscorer and seven-time Bundesliga top scorer (1964-1979).
3. **Karl-Heinz Rummenigge** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Two-time Ballon d'Or winner, 1980 and 1981.
4. **Thomas Müller** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The club's record appearance-maker and one of football's most versatile players.
5. **Lothar Matthäus** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 150 caps for Germany; shone as a sweeper in his second spell at Bayern.
6. **Philipp Lahm** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Captain of the 2013 treble and the 2014 World Cup, never sent off (2002-2017).
7. **Stefan Effenberg** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The leader: captain when Bayern won the 2001 Champions League.
8. **Paul Breitner** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Scored in two World Cup finals, 1974 and 1982; 113 goals as a defender and midfielder.
9. **Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — "Katsche": his last-minute equaliser in the 1974 European Cup final forced the replay.
10. **Manuel Neuer** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2014 world champion and the keeper who redefined the "sweeper-keeper".
11. **Robert Lewandowski** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 344 goals in 375 games and a record 41 Bundesliga goals in 2020-21.
12. **Bastian Schweinsteiger** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The heart of midfield in the 2013 treble, around 500 games for the club.
13. **Sepp Maier** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — "The Cat from Anzing": 709 games, three European Cups and world champion in 1974.
14. **Klaus Augenthaler** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The defensive leader with 551 games and 74 goals.
15. **Oliver Kahn** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — "The Titan": saved three penalties in the 2001 Champions League final; 632 games.
16. **Mehmet Scholl** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 117 goals in 469 games.
17. **Franck Ribéry** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The wing wizard of the 2013 treble: 124 goals and 182 assists in 425 games.
18. **Lúcio** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The Brazilian centre-back with an attacking streak.
19. **Arjen Robben** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Scored the winner in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley; 144 goals in 309 games.
20. **Bixente Lizarazu** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1998 world champion and 2001 Champions League winner.

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