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Full nameThomas Müller
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityGermany
Age37
Date of birth13 Sept 1989
BirthplaceWeilheim
Height185 cm
Shirt number#13
ClubVancouver Whitecaps
Attacking midfielderalso played FWD
23
Appearances
9
Goals
6
Assists
1712
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Vancouver Whitecaps.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Major League Soccer12428697.3
CONCACAF Champions League4002496.45

Scout report

Experienced headGoal-getting Attacking midfielder

T. Müller is a 37-year-old attacking midfielder at Vancouver Whitecaps, enjoying a standout season — 9 goals and 6 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 44, top 11% of Major League Soccer attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.2, ranking 462nd of 525 in the Major League Soccer. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (63.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.79 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.32 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Müller.

Judged on this season alone, Müller graded 44 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 46 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 9 goals and 6 assists in 23 appearances (0.789 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 44). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 11, 39th of 46 of the 46 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 37 Müller is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.9 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upBreakout: 2026/27Streaky
11.2
Ratingi
39th of 46 attacking midfielders
43.8
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
63.4%
Minutes
a regular starter
0.79
Goal contrib / 90
strong end product

Output in context · Vancouver Whitecaps finished 1st of 15 · a title-challenging side

23
Apps
9
Goals
6
Assists
15
G+A
0.39
Goals / app

9 goals in 23 appearances (0.39 per game) for a title-challenging side. He also laid on 6 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 15 goal contributions (0.65 per appearance).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 63.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.79 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.32 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.26 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 37, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 11.2, Müller carries the 39th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 46. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.79 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals9
Shots on target22
Shots35
Penalties scored4

Passing

Assists6
Chances created52
Passes834
Pass accuracy78%

Possession

Successful dribbles13
Dribble success40.6%
Duels won62
Duels won %40.5%
Fouls won19
Penalties won1

Defending

Tackles18
Interceptions3
Blocks3
Fouls committed5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.