- Former West German international football striker.
- He is the most prolific goalscorer in the history of the World Cup, scoring 14 goals in two tournaments, 10 in Mexico 1970 and 4 in West Germany 1974.
- His last match for West Germany was in the World Cup final of 1974, in which he scored the winning goal that beat the Dutch 2-1.
- FIFA World Cup winner. (1974)
- During his professional career, he played for Bayern Munich (1964-1979) and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1979-1981). He won the Intercontinental Cup once (1976), the European Champions' Cup three times and the Bundesliga title four times.
- Was chosen European Footballer of the Year in 1970 and the World's Greatest Goalscorer of All Time in 2000.
- Works as an amateur coach at Bayern Munich. (July 2006)
- 35 appearances for FC Bayern Munich in European Cup (1969-1976) - 34 goals.
- Played 427 times for FC Bayern Munich in West German Bundesliga (1965-1979) and scored 365 goals.
- 62 appearances for FC Bayern Munich in DFB Pokal (West German Cup) (1966-1978) - 78 goals.
- 6 appearances for FC Bayern Munich in UEFA Cup (1977) - 4 goals.
- 25 appearances for FC Bayern Munich in European Cup Winner's Cup (1966-1972) - 20 goals.
- Played 62 times for the West German National Team (1966-1974) and scored 68 goals.
- Bundesliga top scorer (1966/67).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1977/78).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1971/72).
- German footballer of the year (1966/67).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1972/73).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1973/74).
- European footballer of the year (1969/70).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1969/70).
- Bundesliga top scorer (1968/69).
- German footballer of the year (1968/69).
- European championship winner with West Germany (1972).
- Won DFB Pokal (West German Cup) with FC Bayern Munich in 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1971.
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