Register to update information, save favorites, post photos, news stories and comments
Miroslav Josef Klose (German pronunciation: ; born Miroslaw Marian Kloze IPA: on 9 June 1978 in Opole, Poland) is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Since bursting onto the international stage with five goals at the 2002 World Cup, he has become well-known for his knack of scoring headers, front-flip goal celebrations, and decisive short passing. He was a mainstay in Bayern's starting 11 before injuries took him out of the team for a while; during his convalescence, Croatian Ivica Olic filled in and replaced Klose as Louis van Gaal's first-choice striker.