Miroslav Josef 'Miro' Klose is a German professional football manager and former player who currently serves as the head coach of 1. FC Nürnberg. Born on 9 June 1978 in Opole, Poland, Klose is renowned for his prolific goal-scoring career, particularly with the German national team, where he holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA World Cup with 16 goals across four tournaments.
Birth
9 June 1978
Miroslav Klose was born in Opole, Poland, to a family of athletes. His father, Josef Klose, was a professional footballer, and his mother, Barbara Jeż, was a member of the Poland women's national handball team.
Move to Germany
1986
At the age of eight, Klose moved to Kusel, West Germany, to join his father. He began developing his football skills with local club SG Blaubach-Diedelkopf.
Professional Career Begins
1998
Klose started his professional career at FC 08 Homburg, playing for the reserves before moving to 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 1999.
International Debut
2001
Klose made his international debut for Germany on 24 March 2001 in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania, scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 victory.
FIFA World Cup Debut
2002
Klose participated in his first FIFA World Cup in 2002, scoring five headed goals and becoming the joint second-highest goalscorer alongside Rivaldo.
Transfer to Werder Bremen
2004
Klose signed a four-year contract with Werder Bremen for a €5 million transfer fee, becoming one of the most prolific scorers in the Bundesliga.
Transfer to Bayern Munich
2007
Klose moved to Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in his first season and later the 2010 DFL-Supercup.
Transfer to Lazio
2011
Klose joined Serie A club Lazio, where he won the 2012–13 Coppa Italia and finished his playing career in 2016 after five years at the club.
FIFA World Cup Victory
2014
Klose won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany, surpassing Ronaldo's record for the most World Cup goals with 16 goals across four tournaments.
Coaching Career Begins
2016
Klose joined the coaching staff of the German national team and later became the U-17 coach at Bayern Munich in 2018.
Head Coach at Rheindorf Altach
2022
Klose took over as head coach of Austrian Bundesliga club Rheindorf Altach but parted ways with the club in March 2023.
Head Coach at 1. FC Nürnberg
2024
Klose was appointed as the head coach of 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg, marking a new chapter in his managerial career.
