Hansi Müller facts for kids
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| Full name | Hans Peter Müller | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1957 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, West Germany | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||
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| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 1975–1982 | VfB Stuttgart | 186 | (65) | ||||||||||
| 1982–1984 | Inter Milan | 48 | (9) | ||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Como | 17 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 1985–1990 | Swarovski Tirol | 123 | (35) | ||||||||||
| Total | 374 | (110) | |||||||||||
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| 1976–1978 | West Germany Amateur | 7 | (3) | ||||||||||
| 1977–1978 | West Germany B | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1978–1983 | West Germany | 42 | (5) | ||||||||||
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Hans Peter "Hansi" Müller is a famous German former footballer. He was born on July 27, 1957. Hansi Müller played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack in a football game. His parents were from a group of people called Danube Swabians, who moved from what was then Yugoslavia (now Serbia) after World War II. His father was born in Bačka Palanka and his mother in Inđija, both towns in Serbia.
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Playing for Clubs
Hansi Müller had an exciting career playing for several football clubs.
Starting at VfB Stuttgart
Müller started his football journey playing for his hometown team, VfB Stuttgart. He played there for many years, showing off his skills.
Moving to Italy
After the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Hansi Müller decided to move to Italy. He joined a big team called Inter Milan and played for them for two seasons. After that, he spent one season playing for Como.
Finishing in Austria
In 1985, Müller moved to Austria. He joined a team called FC Swarovski Tirol. He played there until 1990, which is when he stopped playing professional football.
Playing for His Country
Hansi Müller also played for the West Germany national team.
Early International Games
He first played for West Germany in 1978. He was quite young when he got to play in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He even started in all four games his team played in that tournament.
Winning the European Championship
When he was 22, Müller helped West Germany win the UEFA European Championship in 1980. This was a big highlight of his international career.
Later Years with West Germany
He also played in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Even though he was playing in Italy, he made his last appearance for West Germany in 1983. In total, he scored five goals for his country.
After His Football Career
After he stopped playing football, Hansi Müller continued to be involved in the sport.
Ambassador Roles
He became an official ambassador for the city of Stuttgart during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He also served as an ambassador for Innsbruck during UEFA Euro 2008. This meant he helped represent these cities for big football events.
How He Played
Hansi Müller was known for his special way of playing football.
Midfield Playmaker
He was an elegant playmaker in the midfield. This means he was very good at controlling the game from the middle of the field. He would often create chances for his teammates to score.
Skills and Leadership
Müller was famous for his smart passes and his excellent left foot. He was also known for being a strong leader on the field. His presence helped guide his team during matches.
Awards and Achievements
Hansi Müller won several awards and championships during his career.
Club Honours
Swarovski Tirol
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 1988–89, 1989–90
- Austrian Cup: 1987–88
International Honours
West Germany
- UEFA European Championship: 1980
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1982
Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1979–80, 1980–81
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1980
- Bravo Award: 1980
- Onze Mondial: 1981
See also
In Spanish: Hansi Müller para niños
