Der Klassiker: Bayern vs Dortmund Head-to-Head
Bayern vs Dortmund is Germany's biggest game. Here's the Der Klassiker head-to-head record and the story behind it.
The Bundesliga has produced relentless goalscorers since 1963 — but one record has stood for over half a century. From "Der Bomber" to a modern Polish great, here are the all-time top scorers in Bundesliga history.
Bundesliga all-time top scorers (top 10)
| Rank | Player | Goals | Main club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerd Müller | 365 | Bayern Munich |
| 2 | Robert Lewandowski | 312 | Dortmund / Bayern |
| 3 | Klaus Fischer | 268 | Schalke 04 |
| 4 | Jupp Heynckes | 220 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| 5 | Manfred Burgsmüller | 213 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 6 | Claudio Pizarro | 197 | Werder Bremen / Bayern |
| 7 | Ulf Kirsten | 181 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 8 | Stefan Kuntz | 179 | Kaiserslautern |
| 9 | Dieter Müller | 177 | 1. FC Köln |
| 10 | Klaus Allofs | 177 | Fortuna Düsseldorf / Köln |
Gerd Müller: the untouchable record
"Der Bomber" scored 365 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich in just 427 games — a record that has stood since the 1970s. For decades his single-season best of 40 goals (1971/72) looked unbeatable too.
Robert Lewandowski: the modern great
Robert Lewandowski is the only player to come close, with 312 goals for Dortmund and Bayern. In 2020/21 he broke Müller's 49-year-old single-season record by scoring 41 league goals — one of the standout individual feats in Bundesliga history.
Active players still adding to their totals
Harry Kane, who joined Bayern Munich in 2023, has scored at one of the fastest rates in Bundesliga history since arriving — the most realistic active threat to Lewandowski's tally, though he remains well short of both Lewandowski's 312 and Müller's all-time record of 365.
For the rivalry both Bayern legends starred in, read our Der Klassiker head-to-head, and watch the goals in our Bundesliga highlights.
For official statistics, see the Bundesliga official site.
FAQ
Is any current Bundesliga player close to Gerd Müller's record?
Not yet. Harry Kane has scored at a rapid rate since joining Bayern Munich in 2023 and is the most realistic active challenger, but he remains well short of both Lewandowski's 312 and Müller's all-time record of 365.
Who is the Bundesliga's all-time top scorer?
Gerd Müller, with 365 goals for Bayern Munich in just 427 games — a record standing since the 1970s.
Who has come closest to Gerd Müller's record?
Robert Lewandowski, with 312 goals for Dortmund and Bayern.
What is the Bundesliga single-season scoring record?
41 goals, set by Robert Lewandowski in 2020/21, breaking Müller's 49-year-old record of 40.