World Cup 2010 top scorer: Thomas Müller wins the Golden Boot

By Paul Garbett 

Germany's Thomas Müller has won the Golden Boot after finishing as the World Cup 2010 top scorer and been named as the young player of the tournament. 

The Germany attacker claimed the accolade after Holland's Wesley Sneijder and Spain's David Villa failed to hit the net during Spain's 1-0 win at the Soccer City stadium.

The 20 year-old German starlet was also named Young Player of the World Cup, capping an incredible tournament in South Africa, having scored five goals from his five shots on target.

Müller's three assists put him ahead of other players on five goals, with Diego Forlan of Uruguay, Wesley Sneijder of Holland and David Villa of Spain missing out on the Golden Boot trophy.

With the tournament boasting a host of star attacking players, few would have predicted that Mueller would have such a big impact on football's biggest stage.

The Germany star plays his club football for Bayern Munich and was a leading figure in Germany's under 21 setup before being called up to the senior squad for a friendly against Argentina in March.

Mueller has just made just eight international appearances, with all of his international goals coming at the World Cup.  

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WM 2010: Glücklicher Thomas Müller

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