Miroslav Klose

Miroslav Klose holds a unique place in football history as the only player to score at least four goals in three separate World Cups. His total of 16 World Cup goals stood as a record for years after he retired. He also became Germany's highest scoring men's international player with 71 goals from 137 caps. These numbers reflect remarkable consistency across more than a decade at the highest level.Beyond the tallies, Klose earned respect for his sportsmanship and work rate. He reached four World Cup quarterfinals or better and finished as runner-up in 2002. His 2014 triumph completed a full set of World Cup medals. Few strikers have matched his ability to perform on the biggest stage while staying humble throughout a long career.