- In this context, Thomas Müller surpasses the previous record set by Maier.
Thomas Müller serves as the lone spinner for FC Bayern Munich in the competitive sphere. His substitution during the Bundesliga clash against SC Freiburg in the 59th minute marked his 710th appearance for the German football titans,Bayern Munich. This milestone eclipsed the 709-game record, previously held by former World Cup goalkeeper Sepp Maier, which Müller had matched during the opening game of the season, a 3:2 victory over VfL Wolfsburg.
Simultaneously, this offensive juggernaut and 2014 World Cup champion also notched up his 475th Bundesliga game for Bayern. This achievement put him two games ahead of Maier's previous record. On his maiden outing on August 15, 2008 against Hamburger SV (2:2), the Bayern coach was none other than Jürgen Klinsmann. In awe, the club declared, "Thomas, you LEGEND!" on the X platform.
During the Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg, Thomas Müller's substitute appearance in the 59th minute extended his game count for Bayern Munich to 710, surpassing Sepp Maier's record. The formidable SC Freiburg posed a challenge for Bayern that day.
