Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Kimmich
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Name	Joshua Kimmich
Caption	Kimmich with Germany in 2021
Birth date	8 February 1995
Birth place	Rottweil, Germany
Height	1.76 m
Position	Midfielder, Right-back
Currentclub	FC Bayern Munich
Youthyears1	1998–2007
Youthclubs1	VfB Bösingen
Youthyears2	2007–2013
Youthclubs2	VfB Stuttgart
Years1	2013–2015
Clubs1	RB Leipzig
Caps1	53
Years2	2015–
Clubs2	FC Bayern Munich
Caps2	288
Goals2	41
Nationalyears1	2011
Nationalteam1	Germany U17
Nationalyears2	2013
Nationalteam2	Germany U18
Nationalyears3	2013–2014
Nationalteam3	Germany U19
Nationalyears4	2014–2015
Nationalteam4	Germany U21
Nationalcaps4	14
Nationalyears5	2016–
Nationalteam5	Germany
Nationalcaps5	84
Medaltemplates	Country, GER Competition, FIFA Confederations Cup Gold, 2017 Competition, UEFA Champions League Gold, 2020 Competition, UEFA Super Cup Gold, 2020 Competition, FIFA Club World Cup Gold, 2020 Competition, Bundesliga Gold, 2016 Gold, 2017 Gold, 2018 Gold, 2019 Gold, 2020 Gold, 2021 Gold, 2022 Gold, 2023 Competition, DFB-Pokal Gold, 2016 Gold, 2019 Gold, 2020 Competition, DFL-Supercup Gold, 2016 Gold, 2017 Gold, 2018 Gold, 2020 Gold, 2021 Gold, 2022

Joshua Kimmich is a German professional footballer renowned for his versatility, technical skill, and leadership, playing primarily as a midfielder or right-back for FC Bayern Munich and the Germany national football team. A product of the VfB Stuttgart youth academy, he rose to prominence at RB Leipzig before joining FC Bayern Munich in 2015, where he has become a cornerstone of the team's domestic and European success. Known for his precise passing, tactical intelligence, and relentless work rate, Kimmich has won numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League and eight consecutive Bundesliga championships, while also being a key figure for Germany since his international debut in 2016.

Early life and youth career

Born on 8 February 1995 in Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg, Kimmich began his football journey at local club VfB Bösingen. His talent was quickly recognized, leading to a move to the prestigious youth academy of VfB Stuttgart in 2007. He progressed through various German youth national teams, including the U17 and U19 sides, while developing his skills within the Bundesliga club's renowned youth system.

Club career

Kimmich began his professional career in 2013 with RB Leipzig, then in the 3. Liga, helping the club achieve promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. His performances attracted the attention of FC Bayern Munich, who signed him in 2015 for a reported €8.5 million. Under managers like Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Hans-Dieter Flick, he evolved from a utility player into a world-class midfielder and leader, succeeding Philipp Lahm as the team's primary right-back before moving permanently into midfield. His tenure at FC Bayern Munich has been marked by immense success, including winning the 2020 UEFA Champions League as part of a historic sextuple, and multiple DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup titles.

International career

After representing Germany at various youth levels, including the U21 side at the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Kimmich made his senior debut for the Germany national football team in May 2016. He was a member of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia and was a consistent starter during Germany's campaigns at UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2020. He has served as vice-captain under manager Hansi Flick and is considered a central figure for the national team's future.

Style of play

Praised for his exceptional versatility, Kimmich is adept in both defensive and midfield roles, most notably as a right-back or a central midfielder. His playing style is characterized by outstanding vision, pinpoint passing accuracy—often compared to legends like Lothar Matthäus and Bastian Schweinsteiger—and a formidable defensive work rate. Coaches and analysts frequently highlight his tactical intelligence, leadership on the pitch, ahnick—and team|Bundesliga and European success. Known for his precise passing, tactical intelligence, and a key figure for his and a key figure for his and the team's ick and the and a key figure for his, and a key figure for the team's 2016.