Ludwig 'Luggi' Müller (25 August 1941 – 24 June 2021) was a German professional

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who played as a defender.

Club career

He spent 11 seasons in the

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with 1. FC Nürnberg,

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and

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International career

Müller also played six games for the West Germany national team, including a

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qualifier against

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and five friendlies.

Life after pro times

He died on 24 June 2021 aged 79 in his home town of

Haßfurt Haßfurt (; English: Hassfurt) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Haßberge (district), Haßberge district. It is situated on the river Main (river), Main, 20 km east of Schweinfurt and 30 km northwest of Bamberg. In 1852, Ludw ...

Honours

: 1967–68, 1969–70, 1970–71

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* * * * 1941 births 2021 deaths German men's footballers Men's association football defenders Germany men's international footballers 1. FC Nürnberg players Borussia Mönchengladbach players Hertha BSC players Bundesliga players People from Haßfurt Footballers from Lower Franconia West German men's footballers {{germany-footy-defender-1940s-stub