Miroslav Klose, born on 9 June 1978, is widely regarded as one of the most consistent forwards of his generation and a central figure in modern international football. Featured in Walkouts collections for his unmistakable legacy, Klose combined aerial power, intelligent movement and clinical finishing to become a defining striker for club and country. His career path from regional football to global recognition creates clear provenance for signed shirts, authentic autographs and other memorabilia.
Klose began his senior career in Germany with FC 08 Homburg, progressing to establish himself in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Kaiserslautern. His performances earned a high-profile move to Werder Bremen, where he became one of the league's most prolific scorers and was voted Footballer of the Year in Germany 2006. That period marked his breakthrough, combining league goalscoring with assists and earning recognition in kicker's Team of the Season.
In 2007 Klose signed for Bayern Munich, collecting Bundesliga titles and cup honours across his spell there. He later moved to Italy to join Lazio in 2011, where he continued to score important goals and helped the club lift the Coppa Italia 2012-13. Klose's club career concluded after five seasons with Lazio, and he announced his retirement from playing on 1 November 2016.
Klose's international career for Germany is the bedrock of his enduring reputation. He is the country's all time top scorer with 71 goals and holds the FIFA World Cup record with 16 tournament goals scored across four World Cups between 2002 and 2014. He won the FIFA World Cup with Germany in 2014, having earlier finished runner-up in 2002 and third place in 2006 and 2010. His heading ability, positional intelligence and trademark celebrations are part of the narrative attached to any authenticated piece of memorabilia.
For collectors, Klose items carry direct links to milestone moments. Signed shirts, signed match programmes, and authenticated autographs tied to specific tournaments or seasons benefit from documented provenance, which enhances display and archival value for museums, exhibitions and private collections. Walkouts lists such provenance as an essential part of each item record, ensuring collectors can trace association to matches, squads and official appearances without ambiguity.
His fair play and honesty on and off the pitch, noted in several well documented incidents, are frequently referenced in catalogue notes and item descriptions, reinforcing the narrative provenance that accompanies authenticated merchandise. Collectibles associated with hallmark events, such as World Cup finals and domestic cup finals, are often described with clear factual annotations linking the object to the relevant match and date.
Since retiring as a player Klose has moved into coaching and remains an influential figure in football. His career arc from regional beginnings to World Cup winner gives each authenticated item a readable history, and collectors appreciate that clarity of provenance. As interest in match worn shirts and authentic autographs endures, Klose's achievements and records ensure his memorabilia remains a meaningful part of many collections. Walkouts features detailed provenance and curated descriptions to help collectors understand each item's place in his career and legacy.
