Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Walter Kimmich (German pronunciation: [ˈjoːzu̯aː ˈkɪmɪç];[7] born 8 February 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or right-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. He is known for his complete playstyle, versatility, aggression, and playmaking ability.[8][9][10][11]

He is often compared with former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm and is considered his successor.[12][13]

Kimmich joined Bayern Munich from RB Leipzig in 2015 for a contract lasting until 2020.[14] In the 2019–20 season, after winning the continental treble with Bayern Munich, Kimmich was included in the UEFA Team of the Year, the FIFA FIFPro Men's World11,[15] and was recognized as the UEFA Champions League Defender of the Season.[16] In 2021, his contract was extended until 2025.[17]

Kimmich played youth football for VfB Stuttgart.

He then went on to join RB Leipzig in July 2013. Stuttgart secured an option to rebuy.[18] He made his 3. Liga debut for the club on 28 September of that year, as a substitute for Thiago Rockenbach in a 2–2 draw with SpVgg Unterhaching. He scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 victory over 1. FC Saarbrücken on 30 November 2013.[19] He finished the 2013–14 season with one goal in 26 appearances.[20]

Kimmich scored his first goal of the 2014–15 season in a 3–2 victory against Union Berlin on 1 March 2015.[21] He finished the 2014–15 season with two goals in 29 appearances.[22]

Kimmich left the club with a tally of three goals in 53 league appearances for the club.[2