Ludwig Müller (footballer)

Ludwig 'Luggi' Müller (25 August 1941 – 24 June 2021) was a German professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]

Ludwig Müller
Personal information
Date of birth 25 August 1941
Place of birth Haßfurt, Bavaria, Germany
Date of death 24 June 2021(2021-06-24) (aged 79)
Place of death Haßfurt, Bavaria, Germany
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1950–1960 1. FC Haßfurt
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1964 1. FC Haßfurt
1964–1969 1. FC Nürnberg 136 (10)
1969–1972 Borussia Mönchengladbach 81 (6)
1972–1975 Hertha BSC 97 (10)
International career
1968–1969 West Germany 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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He spent 11 seasons in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Nürnberg, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hertha BSC.[2]

International career

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Müller also played six games for the West Germany national team, including a 1970 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus and five friendlies.[3]

Life after pro times

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He died on 24 June 2021 aged 79 in his home town of Haßfurt.[4]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Müller, Ludwig" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. ^ Arnhold, Matthias (22 July 2021). "Ludwig 'Luggi' Müller - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  3. ^ Arnhold, Matthias (22 July 2021). "Ludwig 'Luggi' Müller - International Appearances". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  4. ^ Strauß, Hans (25 June 2021). "Luggi Müller im Alter von 79 Jahren gestorben". Main Post (in German). Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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