Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Kimmich's Career Overview:

• Full Name: Joshua Walter Kimmich
• Date of Birth: February 8, 1995
• Birthplace: Germany

Position:

• Defensive Midfielder or Right-Back

Clubs:

1. RB Leipzig:
   • Came through RB Leipzig's youth academy.
   • Started playing for the club's first team in 2013.

1. Bayern Munich:
   • Joined Bayern Munich in 2015, two years after making his debut for RB Leipzig.
   • Played a key role in Bayern Munich's success.

Achievements:

• 2019–20 Season:Won the continental treble with Bayern Munich.
• Included in the UEFA Team of the Year.
• Named in the FIFA FIFPro Men's World11.
• Recognized as the UEFA Champions League Defender of the Season.

Playing Style:

• Regarded as one of the best midfielders globally.
• Known for his versatility, aggression, and playmaking ability.
• Often compared with former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm and considered his successor.

Joshua Kimmich has established himself as a prominent figure in German football, making significant contributions to Bayern Munich's success and earning recognition for his performances on both the national and international stages.

Joshua Kimmich's Club Career:

Early Career:

• Played youth football for VfB Stuttgart.
• Joined RB Leipzig in July 2013.

RB Leipzig:

• Made 3. Liga debut on 28 September 2013.
• Scored first professional goal on 30 November 2013.
• Finished 2013–14 season with one goal in 26 appearances.
• Ended 2014–15 season with two goals in 29 appearances.
• Left the club with three goals in 53 league appearances.

Bayern Munich:

2015–17:

• Joined Bayern Munich on 2 January 2015 for a reported fee of €7 million.
• Bundesliga debut on 12 September 2015.
• Ended first season with 23 league appearances.
• Played full 120 minutes in Bayern's 2016 DFB-Pokal Final win.

2017–20:

• Won 2017 DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
• Extended contract until 30 June 2023 on 9 March 2018.
• Finished 2017–18 season with six goals and seventeen assists in 47 appearances.
• Started 2018–19 season with a win in the German Super Cup.
• Played every minute in all 34 Bundesliga matches in the 2018–19 season.
• Contributed to Bayern's 2019–20 UEFA Champions League title.

2020–23:

• Started 2020–21 season with the number 6 shirt.
• Scored winning goal in 2020 DFL-Supercup.
• Signed a new contract until 2025 on 23 August 2021.
• Scored a goal against 1. FC Köln on 24 January 2023.
• Received first straight red card on 28 October 2023.

Joshua Kimmich has been a crucial figure in Bayern Munich's success, showcasing his versatility and contributing significantly both defensively and offensively. His ability to score crucial goals and provide assists has made him a key player for both club and country.

Joshua Kimmich's International Career:

• UEFA Euro 2016:
  • Named in Germany's preliminary 27-man squad.
  • Made international debut in a friendly against Slovakia on 29 May 2016.
  • Selected in the final 23-man squad and started in Germany's matches.
  • Played as the first-choice right-back, reaching the semi-finals.
  • Named in UEFA's Team of the Tournament.

• 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification:
  • Scored his first goal for Germany on 4 September 2016 in a 3–0 victory over Norway.

• 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup:
  • Included in Joachim Löw's Germany squad.
  • Started in all five matches, registering two assists.
  • Germany won the Confederations Cup.

• Friendly Against Denmark (6 June 2017):
  • Scored a stunning overhead kick in the 88th minute, securing a 1–1 draw.

• 2018 FIFA World Cup:
  • Selected in the final 23-man squad.
  • Made World Cup debut against Mexico on 17 June 2018.

• UEFA Nations League (6 September 2018):
  • Started as a defensive midfielder for the first time in 18 months.

• UEFA Euro 2020 (19 May 2021):
  • Selected to the squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

• UEFA Nations League (4 June 2022):
  • Played the entire 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw against Italy and scored a goal.
  • Ten days later, scored a goal in a 5–2 win against Italy.

• 2022 FIFA World Cup (10 November 2022):
  • Named in the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Joshua Kimmich has been a vital part of the German national team, contributing both defensively and offensively. His versatility allows him to play different roles on the field, and his performances have made him a key figure in various international competitions.

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