Miroslav Klose announces retirement from Germany’s national soccer team

 

 

• Born in Poland, Klose moved with his family to Germany at an early age and always played for his adopted homeland. 

•  The 36-year-old Klose scored twice in Brazil, making him the highest-scoring player in the tournament’s history with 16 goals, one ahead of Ronaldo. It was Klose’s fourth World Cup tournament.

• With a career total of 71 goals, Klose is also the highest-scoring player for Germany. He is also the second most capped Germany player with 137 games. 

• Germany coach Joachim Loew called Klose a “world star,” and “one of the greatest strikers in football." 

• Germany national team

  
  

  Year     Apps     Goals

  
  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