Müller began his career playing for his hometown side VfB Stuttgart. After the 1982 FIFA World Cup, he moved to Italy to play for Inter Milan for two seasons, and subsequently also spent a season with Como.[4]
In 1985, he moved to Austria to play with FC Swarovski Tirol, where he ended his playing career in 1990.[4][5]
Müller made his international debut in 1978. While at Stuttgart, Müller took part in UEFA Euro 1980 with West Germany, aged 22, after a brief taste of action at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where he started all four games. The tournament would prove to be Müller's international peak as they emerged victorious.[4] He had a disappointing 1982 World Cup, and despite playing in the Italian league, he made his 42nd and last appearance for West Germany the following year. In total he scored five international goals.[4][6]
Müller was an elegant midfield playmaker, who usually played in the middle of the pitch. He was known for his clever passing and excellent left foot, as well as his charismatic presence and leadership on the field.[4][7]
^Muras, Udo (27 July 2017). "Hansi Müller wird 60: 'Werde noch als Europameister angekündigt'" [Hansi Müller turns 60: "I still get announced as European champion"]. dfb.de (in German). German Football Association. Retrieved 4 February 2024. Offiziell heiße ich natürlich Hans, aber das 'i' lasse ich mir nicht mehr nehmen. [Officially, of course, my name is Hans, but I won't let anyone take the 'i' away from me.]
^"Müller, Hans" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
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