Joshua Kimmich grew up in Rottweil in Baden-Württemberg and came through VfB Stuttgart’s academy before moving to RB Leipzig. Bayern Munich signed him in 2015, aged 20.
Under Pep Guardiola and later coaches he played at right-back and in central midfield, and he became one of the most important players in the team. He has won many Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League as part of a treble.
Kimmich captains Germany. He is known for his leadership, passing and set-piece delivery.
Playing style
Kimmich is one of the most complete players in world football. He can play at right-back or in central midfield, and in both roles he is an excellent passer and crosser, with outstanding set-piece delivery. He is also a relentless competitor who presses, tackles and organises the players around him. His intelligence and leadership have made him one of Bayern’s most important players for a decade. He is known for his high standards and intense approach to training.
International career
Kimmich made his Germany debut in 2016 and has won more than 90 caps. He played at Euro 2016, the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. He was named captain of Germany in 2024.
Career in numbers
Kimmich’s senior club career, which began in 2013/14, has so far brought 556 appearances and 50 goals for 2 clubs. His most productive season in front of goal was 2016/17, when he scored 9 times in 40 games for Bayern Munich. His busiest campaign was 2024/25, with 55 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has made 7 appearances for Bayern Munich. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.
