Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gerhard `` Gerd '' MÃ 1\/4 ller ( ; born 3 November 1945 in NÃ rdlingen ) is a former German football player and one of the most prolific goalscorers of all time .
Simplified: Gerd MÃ 1\/4 ller ( born November 3 , 1945 in NÃ rdlingen ) used to be a football player played for Germany national team , and was one of the best players in his time .