Powerful German box-to-box midfielder whose physical transformation and all-round ability have been central to Bayern Munich's dominance.
Leon Goretzka was born in Bochum, Germany on 6 February 1995. He developed at Schalke 04 before joining Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2018. His combination of physicality, stamina, technical quality and goalscoring ability make him one of the most complete midfielders in German football. He won multiple Bundesliga titles, the Champions League in 2020 and the Club World Cup. He scored a crucial last-minute equaliser against Hungary at Euro 2020 that saved Germany from group-stage elimination. He has earned over 55 caps for Germany.
Champions League 2020
His dramatic physical transformation over lockdown in 2020 — gaining significant muscle mass — stunned football fans worldwide.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Champions League 2020
- Bundesliga 6x
- Club World Cup 2020
- DFB-Pokal 3x