German · Rottweil, Germany · Born 8 February 1995Supremely versatile German star equally at home at right-back or in midfield, whose intelligence and intensity drive Bayern Munich's system.
Joshua Walter Kimmich was born on 8 February 1995 in Rottweil, Germany, and began his youth career with local club VfB Bösingen before joining VfB Stuttgart's academy in 2007. He moved to RB Leipzig in 2013, helping the club rise through the German football pyramid, before Bayern Munich signed him in 2015 — a transfer that would define the rest of his career. Kimmich developed into one of the most versatile and tactically intelligent players in world football, capable of excelling at right-back, in central midfield, or as a defensive anchor, and drew early comparisons to former Bayern and Germany captain Philipp Lahm for his positional discipline and reading of the game. Over a decade at Bayern, he has won numerous Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League as part of a historic treble-winning season. Renowned for his relentless work rate, aggressive pressing, and ability to both create and score from midfield, Kimmich became the Germany national team's captain, leading his country through a period of transition following the golden generation that won the 2014 World Cup. He has represented Germany at multiple World Cups and European Championships, establishing himself as one of the most reliable and influential figures in the national team setup for the better part of a decade.
Captaining Bayern Munich and Germany national team
He delivered the cross for the only goal in the 2020 Champions League final and has won more consecutive Bundesliga titles than almost any player in history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Versatile player who excels as both defensive midfielder and right-back with excellent passing range and tactical intelligence
Lasting Impact
Kimmich represents the modern complete midfielder, capable of influencing games through his passing, leadership, and versatility across multiple positions.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2020
- Bundesliga 10x
- Club World Cup 2020
- DFB-Pokal 3x
- Bundesliga 2016
- Bundesliga 2017
- Bundesliga 2018
- Bundesliga 2019
- Bundesliga 2020
- Bundesliga 2021
- Bundesliga 2022
- Bundesliga 2023
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | 2013–2015 | 53 | 3 |
| Bayern Munich | 2015–Present | 324 | 31 |
 Germany | — | 94 | 5 |
German Athletes