Both Bayern Munich and the Germany national team usually play a 4–2–3–1 formation, and Müller is most often part of the three attacking midfielders behind the central striker.
Baik Bayern München maupun tim nasional Jerman biasanya menggunakan formasi 4–2–3–1, dan Müller paling sering digunakan dalam posisi gelandang serang di belakang penyerang tunggal.