Klose was born on June 9, 1978 in Opole, Silesia, Poland. Both of his parents were professional athletes. His father, Josef Klose, was also a professional footballer. His mother, Barbara Jeż, was a member of the Poland women's national handball team. Klose developed his footballing skill and passion with local club SG Blaubach-Diedelkopf, which at the time was in the West-German seventh division.
In 1987 Klose moved to Germany and at first experienced great difficulties with German and was therefore transferred from the fourth grade to the second. Football, to which he devoted most of his free time, helped Klose to overcome the language barrier and get closer to his peers. Аfter graduating from school he entered a real school and chose the profession of a carpenter.
Since 1999 Klose played for such football clubs as Kaiserslautern (1999-2004; 147 matches, 52 goals), Werder (2004-07; 132 matches, 63 goals), Bayern (2007-11; 149 matches, 53 goals) and Lazio (Rome, 2011-16; 170 appearances, 64 goals).
Miroslav Klose has been listed as a noteworthy professional football player by Marquis Who's Who.
He was also was titled as the Champion of Germany (2008, 2010), winner of the Cups of Germany (2008, 2010) and Italy (2013). In addition, he performed at 4 world championships (Brazil, 2014 – 1st place; Korea / Japan, 2002 – 2nd; Germany, 2006 and South Africa, 2010 – 3rd). Klose is a silver (2008) and bronze (2012) medalist of the European Championships.
Miroslav is known as the best scorer in the history of the German national team (71 goals).
Klose is Roman Catholic.
Physical Characteristics: Klose differs in the ability to choose a position, starting speed, head play.
Miroslav is married and has twin sons.
