Miroslav Klose
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Full name | Miroslav Josef Klose[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Birth name | Mirosław Marian Klose | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [2] | 9 June 1978||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Opole, Poland[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1987–1998 | SG Blaubach-Diedelkopf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1998–1999 | FC 08 Homburg II | 15 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1998–1999 | FC 08 Homburg | 18 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1999–2001 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern II | 50 | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1999–2004 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 120 | (44) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2004–2007 | Werder Bremen | 89 | (53) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2007–2011 | Bayern Munich | 98 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011–2016 |
Lazio | 139 | (54) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 529 | (212) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2001–2014 | Germany | 137 | (71) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016–2018 | Germany (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018–2020 | Bayern Munich U17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020–2021 | Bayern Munich (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022–2023 | Rheindorf Altach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Miroslav Josef Klose (German: [ˈmiːʁoslaf ˈkloːzə] ⓘ, Polish: Mirosław Józef Klose; born Mirosław Marian Klose;[4] 9 June 1978)[5] is a German professional football manager and former player. A striker, Klose is the all-time top scorer for Germany and holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA World Cup with 16 goals scored over 4 editions of the tournament between 2002 and 2014.
Starting his career at
Klose is best known for his performances with the
Early life
Klose was born in the
Club career
Kaiserslautern
In 1998, Klose's professional career began at age 20 with a switch to the reserves at former Bundesliga outfit
Werder Bremen
In March 2004, Klose signed a four-year contract with Werder Bremen for a €5 million ($6.2 million) transfer fee.[20][21] He made his league debut on 6 August 2004 as a substitute for Paraguayan striker Nelson Valdez in a 1–0 home win against Schalke 04.[22][23] On 29 August 2004, Klose scored his first goal, an equaliser, but the Bremen team lost 2–1 at home against VfL Wolfsburg.[24][25]
On 7 June 2007, Klose confirmed that he would leave Werder Bremen for Bayern Munich either before the 2007–08 season or upon the expiration of his contract with the Bremen team at the end of the 2007–08 season.[26]
Bayern Munich
On 26 June 2007, Bayern Munich club president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed his team had reached an agreement with Werder Bremen regarding the transfer of Klose. Klose completed his medical with Bayern on 28 June 2007 before signing a four-year contract.[19][27]
Klose won the first major honours of his club career at the end of his first season with Bayern, as they won the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal in 2007–08. In 2010, he won the 2010 DFL-Supercup, scoring a goal in the 81st minute.[28]
On 7 June 2011, with his contract about to expire, Klose did not reach an agreement with Bayern, thus leaving the club at the end of the 2010–11 season.[29] He had scored one Bundesliga goal in 20 matches in his final season.[30]
Lazio
2011–12 season
Klose signed a three-year contract with Italian
On 10 December 2011, Klose scored twice and assisted one for Lazio in an away game against
2012–13 season
On 2 September 2012, Klose scored his first
On 2 December, Klose scored his ninth goal of the season, securing a 2–1 victory over
On 26 May, Klose won the Coppa Italia, beating Lazio's city rivals Roma 1–0. It was the sixth time in Lazio's history and the first time in the history of the tournament there was a Lazio–Roma derby in the final.[44]
2013–14 season
Klose started the season by playing in the 2013 Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus, which ended in a 4–0 loss at the Stadio Olimpico.[45] Klose started the league season by playing 83 minutes in the team's opening league match of the season, a 2–1 home win against Udinese.[46] He scored his first goal of the season on 31 August in a 4–1 away defeat to Juventus.[47] He scored his second league goal of the season on 28 October during the 2–0 home victory against Cagliari.[48]
2014–15 season
Klose played his first match of the
2015–16 season
On 15 May, Klose scored his final goal for Lazio from a penalty on his final appearance for the club, the final matchday of the 2015–16 Serie A season. The game ended in a 4–2 home loss to Fiorentina.[52] With his 64th goal for Lazio, he equalled Goran Pandev as the club's highest non-Italian goalscorer of all-time, and ended his Lazio career as the club's seventh-highest all-time goalscorer.[53]
International career
Klose's consistency as a goal-scorer in his first Bundesliga season at 1. FC Kaiserslautern earned him attention. In January 2001, then-head coach of the Poland national team, Jerzy Engel, travelled to Germany to persuade Klose to choose to represent Poland. This request was declined by Klose, who said, "I have a German passport, and if things are still running this way, I have a chance to play for Rudi Völler." Klose's hopes were justified, as he would soon score for Germany.[54]
In an interview given to Przegląd Sportowy on 9 June 2008, Klose stated the decision to play for Germany instead of Poland was not an easy one, and if Polish officials had been faster, he would be playing for Poland. Further, he added he does not regret the choice, as with Germany he has won medals in the World Cup tournaments.[55]
2002 World Cup
Klose's international debut came on 24 March 2001 in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania;[56] in the 73rd minute, Germany head coach Rudi Völler put him in as a substitute. Two minutes from time, he headed home the winner in a 2–1 victory for Germany, and celebrated with a front-flip.[57] Four days later, in his second match, Klose helped Germany temporarily lead their qualification group, as he came on in the 67th minute and scored in the 3–2 win against Greece in the 82nd minute, making it two crucial goals in only 33 minutes on the pitch. Two hat-tricks against Israel and Austria in friendlies prior to the upcoming World Cup were enough to establish him in Germany's starting line-up for the tournament.[58]
Klose came to international prominence at the
Euro 2004
Klose participated in UEFA Euro 2004 and came on as a substitute in two matches, against Latvia and the Czech Republic, but was not completely fit, since he had just recovered from a knee injury. He was not able to score and Germany was eliminated after the first round.[61]
2006 World Cup
In the opening match of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Klose scored two close-range goals in a 4–2 win over Costa Rica,[62] and added a similar brace in the final group game to defeat Ecuador 3–0 and make Germany the group winners.[63]
Klose scored an 80th-minute headed equaliser against Argentina in the quarter-finals, and Germany won the resulting penalty shootout.[64] With five goals, he finished as the top scorer of the tournament, taking home the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot.[65]
Euro 2008
At
2010 World Cup
Klose was selected in Germany's final 23-man
Klose opened the scoring in the round of 16 match against England on 27 June 2010 with his 12th World Cup goal, equalling Pelé for fourth on the all-time list, and also notching up his 50th international goal in his 99th international game, as Germany won the match 4–1.[69]
Klose made his 100th international appearance in the quarter-final match against Argentina, becoming only the sixth German player to reach the
Euro 2012
During the Euro 2012 qualifiers, Klose scored at least one goal in every single game he played, striking against all of Germany's opponents: Belgium, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Austria. Gaining only six caps during the qualification campaign, he scored nine goals and provided two assists, making him Europe's second-most-successful striker for this period behind Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who scored 12 times in 8 matches.[71] At the end of the qualifying campaign, Klose had achieved 21 assists and 63 goals while playing for Germany, trailing Gerd Müller's German goalscoring record by five (albeit playing almost twice as many internationals compared to Müller).[72]
At the tournament, Klose came off the bench in all three of Germany's Group B games, but failed to score a goal. In the quarter-final game against Greece, Klose started the match and scored Germany's third goal in a 4–2 win.[73] Klose again had to come off the bench in the semi-final against Italy, but failed to add to his goal tally as Germany were eliminated with a 2–1 loss.[74]
2014 World Cup and retirement
Prior to the tournament, Klose said the 2014 World Cup would be his final one for Germany, stating he wanted one more shot at trying to win the World Cup and having done that, he was content.[75][76][77] On 6 June 2014, in Germany's final friendly before the World Cup against Armenia, Klose scored his 69th international goal, thus breaking Gerd Müller's record of 68 goals and becoming Germany's record goalscorer.[78]
Klose scored his record-equalling 15th World Cup goal to help Germany to a 2–2 draw against Ghana on 21 June 2014, after entering the game as a 69th minute substitute for
Managerial career
Youth and assistant manager
On 1 November 2016, Klose was hired to become part of the coaching staff of the German national team. Klose said, "I celebrated my greatest successes with the national team and it was a wonderful and unforgettable time. That's why I'm delighted to return to the DFB. In the past few months, I have thought a lot about continuing my playing career, but also about pursuing other avenues, namely becoming a coach."[84]
On 11 May 2018, Bayern Munich named Klose as their coach for the U-17 team. Klose signed a two-year contract until the end of June 2020.[85][86]
On 7 May 2020, Klose signed a one-year contract to become the first-team assistant manager under Hansi Flick.[87] He left Bayern Munich in May 2021.[88]
Rheindorf Altach
On 17 June 2022, it was announced that Klose would take over as head coach of Austrian Bundesliga club Rheindorf Altach.[89] His debut on 16 July was a 3–1 win at third-tier TWL Elektra in the first round of the Austrian Cup,[90] followed eight days later by a 2–1 loss away to TSV Hartberg on the first day of the league season.[91]
Player profile
Style of play
A prolific goalscorer, Klose was a large and powerful striker who was known in particular for his ability in the air as a centre-forward, due to his strength, timing, elevation and heading accuracy, as well as his finishing ability.[92] In his prime, he was also a quick player who was known for his turn of pace, movement, and positional sense in the penalty area, which enabled him to lose his markers and get on the end of crosses.[93][94][95][96] In addition to his physical attributes, he possessed good technique[93] and hold-up play with his back to goal, and was capable of creating space for other players,[97][98][99] or setting-up goals for teammates in addition to scoring them himself,[100] due to his tactical intelligence and ability to interpret the game.[101] He was also known for his dedication and good behaviour on the pitch.[94]
Goal celebrations
Earlier in his career, Klose was known for his acrobatic goalscoring celebrations, which included mid-air somersaults.[92]
Fair play
Throughout his career, Klose often stood out for his fair play and honesty in addition to his skill and goalscoring as a footballer.[102] On 30 April 2005, while playing for Werder Bremen, Klose refused to accept a penalty given against Arminia Bielefeld as he felt the decision was incorrect. He was later given a fair play award for his actions,[103] although he had mixed feelings about the award, stating, "It's a big honour for me to receive this award, but I am also a bit irritated. For me, it was something you should always do. I would do it again – always."[104]
At the end of September 2012, Klose scored a goal using his hand for Lazio against Napoli. He admitted this to the referee, who took back his decision to award the goal, spared Klose from a yellow card and shook his hand.[103][104] Later that year, he was once again given a fair play award for his actions by the German Football Association, later commenting, "The referee asked me if I had touched the ball with my hand and it was not a problem for me to answer 'yes'. There are many youngsters who watch football on TV and we are role models for them."[105] In 2016, he was given the Sport Ethics Award for his honesty at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and subsequently added regarding the incident, "Napoli? For me it was easy, it's my character. We need to set an example, ... If I can even help out the referees, I will do so willingly."[106]
Personal life
Klose and his wife Sylwia have twin sons, Luan and Noah.[107][108] In a 2007 interview with Der Spiegel, he stated that at home, he and his wife speak Polish to their children, who learn German in school.[109] In a 2003 interview, Klose said he has dual nationality.[110] In a 2011 interview, he said he initially had a Polish passport, then accepted German citizenship at the age of 18.[111]
Klose is Roman Catholic.[112][113]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
FC 08 Homburg | 1998–99 | Regionalliga West/Südwest | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | ||||
1. FC Kaiserslautern II | 1999–2000 | Regionalliga West/Südwest | 36 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 11 | ||||
2000–01 | Oberliga Südwest | 14 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 15 | |||||
Total | 50 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 26 | ||||||
1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1999–2000[114] | Bundesliga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
2000–01[115] | Bundesliga | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12[c] | 2 | — | 45 | 11 | ||
2001–02[116] | Bundesliga | 31 | 16 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 35 | 16 | ||||
2002–03[117] | Bundesliga | 32 | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 36 | 13 | ||||
2003–04[118]
|
Bundesliga | 26 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 29 | 12 | |||
Total | 120 | 44 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | — | 147 | 52 | |||
Werder Bremen | 2004–05[119] | Bundesliga | 32 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8[d] | 2 | — | 45 | 17 | |
2005–06[120] | Bundesliga | 26 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9[d] | 4 | — | 40 | 31 | ||
2006–07[121] | Bundesliga | 31 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | — | 47 | 15 | ||
Total | 89 | 53 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 8 | — | 132 | 63 | |||
Bayern Munich | 2007–08[122] | Bundesliga | 27 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12[c] | 5 | — | 47 | 21 | |
2008–09[123] | Bundesliga | 26 | 10 | 4 | 3 | — | 8[d] | 7 | — | 38 | 20 | |||
2009–10[124] | Bundesliga | 25 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 8[d] | 1 | — | 38 | 6 | |||
2010–11[28][30] | Bundesliga | 20 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 2[d] | 1 | 1[e] | 1 | 27 | 6 | ||
Total | 98 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 149 | 53 | ||
Lazio | 2011–12[125] | Serie A | 27 | 12 | 2 | 0 | — | 6[f] | 3 | — | 35 | 15 | ||
2012–13[125] | Serie A | 29 | 15 | 2 | 0 | — | 5[f] | 1 | — | 36 | 16 | |||
2013–14[125] | Serie A | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[f] | 1 | 1[g] | 0 | 29 | 8 | ||
2014–15[125] | Serie A | 34 | 13 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 40 | 16 | ||||
2015–16[125] | Serie A | 24 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[f] | 1 | 1[g] | 0 | 30 | 8 | ||
Total | 139 | 54 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 170 | 63 | ||
Career total | 514 | 202 | 49 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 92 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 667 | 258 |
- ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia
- ^ Includes DFL-Ligapokal
- ^ UEFA Cup
- ^ a b c d e Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance in DFL-Supercup
- ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearance in Supercoppa Italiana
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Germany | 2001 | 7 | 2 |
2002 | 17 | 12 | |
2003 | 10 | 1 | |
2004 | 11 | 5 | |
2005 | 5 | 0 | |
2006 | 17 | 13 | |
2007 | 5 | 3 | |
2008 | 15 | 8 | |
2009 | 6 | 4 | |
2010 | 12 | 10 | |
2011 | 8 | 5 | |
2012 | 13 | 4 | |
2013 | 4 | 1 | |
2014 | 7 | 3 | |
Total | 137 | 71 |
Managerial
- As of 5 March 2023
Team | Nat | From | To | Record | Ref | |||||||
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G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
Bayern Munich U17 | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2020 | 50 | 36 | 4 | 10 | 107 | 58 | +49 | 72.00 | ||
Rheindorf Altach | 1 July 2022 | 20 March 2023 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 44 | −24 | 20.83 | ||
Total | 71 | 40 | 8 | 23 | 127 | 102 | +25 | 56.34 | — |
Honours
Werder Bremen[127]
Bayern Munich[127]
- Bundesliga: 2007–08, 2009–10
- DFB-Pokal: 2007–08, 2009–10
- DFL-Ligapokal: 2007
- DFL-Supercup: 2010
Lazio[127]
Germany[127]
Individual
- FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe: 2002[128]
- FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe: 2006[129]
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2002, 2006[130][131]
- Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2006[6]
- Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2005–06
- Bundesliga top goalscorer: 2005–06 (25 goals)[132]
- Bundesliga top assist provider: 2005–06,[133] 2006–07[134]
- VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2005–06
- UEFA awards 100 caps: 2011[135]
- UEFA President's Award: 2023[136]
See also
- List of top international men's football goalscorers by country
- List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
- List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
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External links
- Official website (in German)
- Miroslav Klose at DFB (also available in German)
- Miroslav Klose – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Miroslav Klose – FIFA competition record (archived)