Joshua Kimmich
Profession: Footballer
Born: February 8, 1995
Age: 31 years old
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rottweil, Germany
Known for: Defensive midfielder for the German national team.
Biography
Joshua Kimmich is a German professional footballer recognized for his tireless work rate and ability to dictate the pace of the game as a defensive midfielder.
Kimmich was born in Rotweil, Germany, and grew up playing football in the streets of his hometown.
He began his career at RB Leipzig’s youth academy at a young age, where he developed his skills and eventually worked his way up to the club’s first team.
He began playing for RB Leipzig’s first team in 2013, and quickly established himself as a key player. His impressive performances caught the attention of Bayern Munich, who signed him on a five-year contract on January 2, 2015, for a reported fee of €7 million. He made his debut on August 9, 2015, in a match against Nöttingen, and scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 victory against FC Schalke.
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Kimmich won the continental treble with Bayern Munich in 2019-20 season, lifting the UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, and DFB-Pokal trophies. His impressive form also earned him a spot in the UEFA Team of the Year.
He has played for Germany at the youth stages from the under-17 to under-21 levels. He made his debut for the German national team in a 1-0 loss to Slovakia, on May 29, 2016. He scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-0 win against Norway at the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, on September 4, 2016. He was part of the squad for the 2017 Confederations Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2022 UEFA Nations League, 2022 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2024, 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, and so on.
Kimmich got married to his girlfriend Lina Meyer in 2022 and their union is blessed with four children.
Career Timeline
- 2006-2007 – VfB Bosingen (youth career)
- 2007-2013 – VfB Stuttgart (youth career)
- 2013-2015 – RB Leipzig – 53 apps, 3 goals
- 2015 – Bayern Munich
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Joshua Walter Kimmich
- Nationality: German
- Height: 1.76 m (5 feet 9 in)
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Berthold Kimmich and Anje Kimmich
- Siblings: Deborah Kimmich
- Partner: Lina Meyer Kimmich (m. 2022)
- Official Website: Instagram- @joshua.kimmich
Trivia
- Kimmich is known for his impressive work rate and ability to cover a lot of ground on the pitch.
- His name is pronounced as YO-zoo-ah KIM-ikh
- He has been praised for his leadership qualities, having captained both Bayern Munich and the Germany national team.
- Kimmich’s versatility allows him to play in various positions, including right-back, defensive midfielder, and center-back.
- He has a market value of €40 million according to Transfermarkt.
