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Bayern Munich: All-Time greatest XI

By Kartik Sahni

MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 06: The logo of Bayern Muenchen is seen on a corner prior to the UEFA Champions League group B match between Bayern Muenchen and Olympiacos FC at Allianz Arena on November 06, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images )
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 06: The logo of Bayern Muenchen is seen on a corner prior to the UEFA Champions League group B match between Bayern Muenchen and Olympiacos FC at Allianz Arena on November 06, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images ) /
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(GERMANY OUT) football, Bundesliga, 1976/1977, Georg Melches Stadium, Rot Weiss Essen versus FC Bayern Munich 1:4, scene of the match, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (FCB) in ball possession (Photo by Werner OTTO/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
(GERMANY OUT) football, Bundesliga, 1976/1977, Georg Melches Stadium, Rot Weiss Essen versus FC Bayern Munich 1:4, scene of the match, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (FCB) in ball possession (Photo by Werner OTTO/ullstein bild via Getty Images) /

Center Forward

Playing as a supporting striker or center forward in Bayern’s greatest ever lineup, we pick Karl-Heinz Rummenigge for providing the link-up from midfield to attack. The current chairman and CEO of FC Bayern Munich AG enjoyed the most successful spell of his playing career in Bavaria.

Named as the European Footballer of the Year twice in 1980 and 81, the German forward helped Bayern conquer Europe in two consecutive seasons in the mid-70s. Kalle was a killer in front of the goal as he had the technique to execute different types of finishes.

His blistering speed was an added bonus to his vast skill set that helped him score over 200 goals during his time at Bayern. In the domestic tournaments, Rummenigge won two league titles and two DFB-Pokals between 1980 and 1984, which saw him become the top scorer in the Bundesliga for three years during this period.