Joshua Kimmich
Contract Until: Jun 30, 2029
Profile
Nationality
Germany
Jersey Number
6
Position
Midfielder
Preferred Foot
right
Debut
Sep 28, 2013
Place of Birth
Rottweil
Date of Birth
Feb 8, 1995
Age
30
Weight
73 Kg
Height
177 cm
Career Summary
Form Index
| Season | League | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/2021 | Bundesliga | 7.87 |
| 2021/2022 | Bundesliga | 7.94 |
| 2022/2023 | Bundesliga | 7.85 |
| 2023/2024 | Bundesliga | 7.55 |
| 2024/2025 | Bundesliga | 7.94 |
| 2025/2026 | Bundesliga | 7.49 |
Overall Average: 7.77
Total Seasons: 6
Player Traits
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Defending | 46 |
| Passing | 100 |
| End Product | 82 |
| Composure | 76 |
| Workrate | 100 |
| Discipline | 89 |
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Appearance
5
Minutes Played
327
Assists
1
Rating
7.49
Goals
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Started
3
Yellow Card
2
Red Card
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Career
Clubs
National Team
Matches
Goals
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Joshua Walter Kimmich, known as "The Master of All", is the current German National Team captain. The versatile defensive midfielder completed his 100th cap for Germany in June 2025. Kimmich has completed 10 years representing Bavarian giants Bayern Munich. Joshua Kimmich biography shows his true commitment and the valuable experience he has gained throughout his career, competing in various major competitions for both clubs and the national team.
Kimmich's contribution to Bayern Munich is outstanding as he helped the club to win the German Championship nine times, the Champions League once, the FIFA Club World Cup once, and the German Cup and German Super Cup multiple times.
Joshua Walter Kimmich was born on February 8, 1995, in Rottweil, Germany. Joshua Kimmich nationality is German. He is a mainstay in the German national team. Joshua Kimmich age is now 30. He came from VfB Stuttgart’s academy before joining RB Leipzig and then moving to Bayern, where he’s won eight Bundesliga titles. Joshua Kimmich height is 5 ft 10 in. The German helped charities and other institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic through an online campaign ‘We Kick Corona’ with teammate Leon Goretzka. While he was unvaccinated at first, after a few health issues, he did get the vaccinations. Joshua Kimmich weight is 75 kg. He also featured in a German crime television series named Tatort in 2023.
Playing Position | Defensive Midfield |
Weekly Salary | €384,615 |
Net Worth | Estimated at around $50 million to $60 million |
Parents | Berthold Kimmich and Anja Kimmich |
Wife | Lina Meyer |
Children | 4 |
Endorsement Brands | Not available |
The player was born to Berthold Kimmich and Anja Kimmich. Joshua Kimmich family happily stood with him to follow the football path. Kimmich began his football journey with a club named VfB Bosingen in 2006 before moving to Bundesliga outfit Vfb Stuttgart a year later. He only played in the club’s youth teams, making almost 60 appearances for Stuttgart U17 and U19.
He then joined RB Leipzig’s youth system in 2013, with his contract containing an option to rebuy for Stuttgart. Joshua Kimmich started at Leipzig in their youth systems and first featured in the third tier of German football – 3. Liga – in September 2013 against SpVgg Unterhaching. He scored in a 3-2 win over Saarbrucken, marking his first professional goal. He then moved to the senior team and made over 50 appearances in total before joining Bayern Munich for €7 million, signing a five-year deal, in 2015.
Joshua Kimmich career changed after joining Bayern Munich. He made his debut for Bayern Munich against FC Nottingen in the DFB-Pokal first round in August. He made his Bundesliga debut next month as a substitute against Augsburg. He then also made his UEFA Champions League debut four days later, featuring against Olympiacos.
He soon became a key player and played the entire 120 minutes in their DFL-Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund in 2016. He scored his first goal for the club in the 2016-17 season, scoring in a 2-0 win over Schalke.
Kimmich then won another DFL Supercup with Bayern as they beat Borussia Dortmund 5-4 on penalties in 2017. He signed a new five-year contract in March 2018, extending his stay at the club until 2023. He scored twice in the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, but the Bavarians were knocked out, losing 4-3 on aggregate.
He helped Bayern win another DFL Supercup as they hammered Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0. He was an important player in the team and completed his 100 appearances for the club against Schalke in February 2019.
In the 2018-19 season, Kimmich played every minute of every Bundesliga game for Bayern and registered two goals and 13 assists. In August 2020, the German side hammered Barcelona 8-2 in the Champions League quarter-final, and Kimmich scored one and provided an assist.
He also made the assist for Kingsley Coman to score the only goal in the Champions League final that season against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Kimmich was given the No. 6 shirt ahead of the 2020-21 season after Thiago Alcantara’s move to Liverpool. He scored the third goal for his side in a 3-2 DFL Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund.
The midfielder signed a four-year contract in 2021, extending his stay until 2025. He received his first-ever red card in a senior game in 2023 in an 8-0 win for Bayern over Darmstadt, who had two players sent off.
In April 2024, he scored the winning goal in a 3-2 aggregate win for Bayern over Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. They lost in the semis against Real Madrid. The 2023-24 season ended without a trophy for the German giants.
Joshua Kimmich career summary says he made his debut for Germany in a friendly against Slovakia on May 29, 2016. Two days later, he was named in the 23-man squad for the 2016 European Championships. He played as a right-back in the tournament, helping his side reach the semi-finals. He also featured in the Team of the Tournament.
He scored his first goal for Germany in a 3-0 win over Norway in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification in September 2016. He scored a sensational overhead kick in a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Denmark in 2017.
He was also part of the German team’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, who were eliminated from the group stages. He has played in every big tournament for Joshua Kimmich national team, Germany, since then.
The exact net worth of the player is not publicly available. Many reports say that Joshua Kimmich net worth is estimated at around $50 million to $60 million. As the player has a solid salary and earnings from endorsements and all, his net worth will increase in the coming years. Now, his net worth shows how successful a player he has been in his career.
The midfielder earns an estimated annual salary of €20,000,000 and a weekly wage of €384,615, excluding bonuses at Bayern Munich for the 2025-2026 Season. The player joined the current Joshua Kimmich club Bayern Munich on July 02, 2015, from VfB Stuttgart. His contract with the club will expire on June 30, 2029. Joshua Kimmich salary is the third-highest paid in his club, Bayern Munich.
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Joshua Kimmich is primarily a midfielder but has often operated as a right-back. He is known for his excellent passing ability, particularly his long balls and crossing. He is extremely hardworking, which helps him operate as a right-back or a defensive midfielder. Pep Guardiola was the first manager to play Kimmich as a right-back. Joshua Kimmich stats show that the German can also strike the ball well and has scored memorable goals from a distance.
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The footballer is married to Lina Meyer. The couple got married in German style in 2022. Their relationship started long-distance when he was pursuing his football career and she was doing her studies. Joshua Kimmich wife has represented the German Volleyball National Team in various tournaments. She stopped playing volleyball professionally after they welcomed their first baby; she chose family because it was hard to juggle both family and professional life. Now, they have four kids together. The names of their children remain private.
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Joshua Kimmich trophies are limited when it comes to individual ones. But his contributions have resulted in the teams he plays for winning a long line of titles in his career. The player received the Fritz Walter Silver medal in 2013 when he was playing for VfB Stuttgart Youth. He has also won the UEFA Champions League Defender of the Season for 2019-20. The footballer was named the Germany National Team Player of the Year award in 2017. He is a player with an eye for glory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joshua Kimmich born?
Joshua Kimmich was born on February 8, 1995.
Where was Joshua Kimmich born?
Joshua Kimmich was born in Rottweil, Germany.
How old is Joshua Kimmich?
Joshua Kimmich is now 30 years old.
What is the net worth of Joshua Kimmich?
The accurate net worth of the player is not officially available. Joshua Kimmich net worth is estimated to be around $50 million to $60 million.
What is Joshua Kimmich salary?
For the 2025-2026 Season, Joshua Kimmich salary is estimated annual salary of €20,000,000 and a weekly wage of €384,615, excluding bonuses at Bayern Munich.
Does Joshua Kimmich have a wife?
Yes, Joshua Kimmich wife is Lina Meyer, a former German Volleyball international.
