Müller is the essential local hero, an Identifikationsfigur, brought up just outside Munich in the community of Pähl. But at the same time, this wonderfully off-the-cuff footballer possesses an almost universal platform and appeal.

In his final game at the Allianz Arena, Thomas Müller celebrates winning his 13th Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.

Sometimes poetry writes itself. Because how fitting is it that Thomas Müller is able to celebrate 25 years at Bayern Munich on the year of its’ 125th birthday?