Miroslav Klose is 48 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 9 June 1978.
German footballer and the record goalscorer in World Cup history
Did you know?Known for his sportsmanship, he once requested that a referee overturn a penalty that had been wrongly awarded in his favour.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 June 1978
Age48
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceOpole, Poland
Occupationassociation football player, association football coach, carpenter
Editor's Take:
Miroslav Klose was a late developer who became the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history. He was still playing amateur football at 20. His early goals were famous for headers and somersault celebrations. He scored at four tournaments, breaking Ronaldo's record in the 7–1 win over Brazil in 2014. He was admired for his fair play. He once asked a referee to cancel a goal he had scored with his hand.
Key Milestones
2001: Makes his Germany debut
2002: Scores five goals at his first World Cup
2006: Wins the Golden Boot
2014: Wins the World Cup and breaks the scoring record
Miroslav Josef Klose (German:; Polish: Mirosław Józef Klose; born Mirosław Marian Klose; 9 June 1978) is a professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of 2. Bundesliga club 1.
Miroslav Klose's birthday is June 9. He was born on June 9, 1978 in Opole, Poland.
How old is Miroslav Klose?
Miroslav Klose is 48 years old, and turns 49 on his next birthday, June 9.
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