Bennie Muller

Early life Muller was born in the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam-East. His grandfather was a fruit seller named Levi Sluiter. His mother was incarcerated in Westerbork transit camp during World War II.

Club career Muller played club football for Ajax beginning in 1958, and was its captain. He won five league titles and three domestic cups with them.

International career Muller made his debut for the Netherlands national team in an April 1960 friendly match against Bulgaria, earning 43 caps in total, and also serving as captain.

Personal life

Muller was Jewish.

Muller married his girlfriend Nellie and a son Danny, who was also a professional footballer. Muller later owned a cigar shop near Amsterdam Centraal station.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Muller goal. + List of international goals scored by Bennie Muller , 1966–67 , 1969–70 ; runner-up: 1967–68 European Cup: runner-up 1969