Thomas Müller hits two milestones: Bayern legend surpasses Toni Kroos | OneFootball

Thomas Müller has by no means settled into retirement after his move to the MLS. The 36-year-old continues to make headlines—now in two ways at once.

With the victory in the Canadian Cup, Müller not only celebrated his first official title with the Vancouver Whitecaps, but also set two personal records. In the 4-2 win against city rivals Vancouver FC, the attacking player contributed a goal. It was the 300th goal of his professional career.

At the same time, the long-time Bayern star also secured title number 35—overtaking Toni Kroos. The 2014 World Cup winner is now officially the most successful German footballer in history, measured by trophies won. “It’s a nice number, but ultimately it’s the feeling with the guys, with the fans, that I’m looking for and that brings me joy,” Müller explained after the final whistle.

Müller also won unofficial fan trophy

Müller was present right from the early stages of the final: he set up the opening goal by Ali Ahmed and soon after increased the lead himself to 2-0 with a penalty. The other goals for the Whitecaps were scored again by Ahmed and Müller’s later substitute Ryan Gauld. For Vancouver FC, Thierno Bah and Nicolas Mezquida found the net. Over 18,000 spectators watched the city derby in the stadium.

Previously, Müller had already celebrated an initial notable success in North America: In the 2-2 draw against the Seattle Sounders, the Whitecaps won the so-called Cascadia Cup—a regional fan trophy based on the direct duels between Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland. The competition is organized by the supporters of the three rivals and, despite its unofficial status, is considered particularly prestigious. In this match as well, Müller contributed to the success with an assist. The title was also Vancouver’s eighth overall win in this competition—making the club the sole record holder.

While his former team in Munich enjoyed a successful start to the season, Müller is continuing his own run of success across the Atlantic—with a new chapter in his already impressive career.

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