Playing Style

Müller's role can be described as an attacking all-rounder,^[110] a player able to play in a variety of forward positions. As he came through the youth system, he was seen primarily as a midfielder,^[12] but since breaking into the first-team he has been used in more forward roles. Both Bayern Munich and the Germany national team usually play a 4-2-3-1 formation, and Müller is most often part of the three attacking midfielders behind the central striker. He can play in any of the attacking midfield roles but usually plays in the center for Bayern Munich,^[128] and on the right for Germany.^[129] He has been used as an out-and-out striker on occasion.