Top 5 greatest strikers in FIFA World Cup history

Pele during the 1970 WOrls Cup in Mexico
Pele during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico

#3 Gerd Muller

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One of Germany's finest strikers

Germany is one of the most successful teams in FIFA World Cups. They have won four titles so far and Gerd Muller has played a part is one of those.

The German international has scored 68 goals for Germany in 62 games, averaging more than a goal per game.

Nicknamed 'Der Bomber', the 1970 Ballon d'Or winner played a stellar role for Germany during the 1974 World Cup triumph. With 10 goals during the 1970 World Cup, he was the winner of FIFA World Cup Golden Boot.

Muller represented Germany in two World Cups and scored 14 goals from 13 games at the rate of 1.08 goals per game.

Muller was known for his goalscoring instincts, acceleration, and balance. He possessed incredible pace and was unbelievably accurate in front of goal.

Unfortunately for Germany, Muller ended his national team career at the young age of 28. He became the first German to earn the European Footballer of the Year award.

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