The greatest Bayern Munich players of all time
The top 3 according to 1 vote: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. (Updated May 28, 2025.)
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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Top 20
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1
Franz Beckenbauer
"Der Kaiser", inventor of the modern libero and captain of three European Cups in 1974-1976.
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2
Gerd Müller
"Der Bomber": the club's record goalscorer and seven-time Bundesliga top scorer (1964-1979).
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3
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner, 1980 and 1981.
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4
Thomas Müller
The club's record appearance-maker and one of football's most versatile players.
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5
Lothar Matthäus
150 caps for Germany; shone as a sweeper in his second spell at Bayern.
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6
Philipp Lahm
Captain of the 2013 treble and the 2014 World Cup, never sent off (2002-2017).
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7
Stefan Effenberg
The leader: captain when Bayern won the 2001 Champions League.
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8
Paul Breitner
Scored in two World Cup finals, 1974 and 1982; 113 goals as a defender and midfielder.
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9
Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck
"Katsche": his last-minute equaliser in the 1974 European Cup final forced the replay.
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10
Manuel Neuer
2014 world champion and the keeper who redefined the "sweeper-keeper".
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11
Robert Lewandowski
344 goals in 375 games and a record 41 Bundesliga goals in 2020-21.
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12
Bastian Schweinsteiger
The heart of midfield in the 2013 treble, around 500 games for the club.
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13
Sepp Maier
"The Cat from Anzing": 709 games, three European Cups and world champion in 1974.
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14
Klaus Augenthaler
The defensive leader with 551 games and 74 goals.
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15
Oliver Kahn
"The Titan": saved three penalties in the 2001 Champions League final; 632 games.
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16
Mehmet Scholl
117 goals in 469 games.
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17
Franck Ribéry
The wing wizard of the 2013 treble: 124 goals and 182 assists in 425 games.
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18
Lúcio
The Brazilian centre-back with an attacking streak.
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19
Arjen Robben
Scored the winner in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley; 144 goals in 309 games.
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20
Bixente Lizarazu
1998 world champion and 2001 Champions League winner.
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Comments (4)
Gerd Müller, der Bomber der Nation, Platz eins verdient.
Thomas Müller ist ein Raumdeuter, einzigartig.
Lewandowski mit 41 Toren in einer Saison, Rekord!
Beckenbauer, der Kaiser.