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Full nameJoshua Walter Kimmich
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityGermany
Age31
Date of birth8 Feb 1995
BirthplaceRottweil
Height177 cm
Shirt number#6
ClubBayern München
Defensive midfielder
29
Appearances
2
Goals
8
Assists
2280
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Bayern München.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Bundesliga292822807.74
UEFA Champions League130211607.43
DFB Pokal6025407.38
FIFA Club World Cup4013157.63
Super Cup100907.9
Friendlies Clubs311638.9

Scout report

Experienced headCreative Defensive midfielder

J. Kimmich is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Bayern München, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 8 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 52, top 15% of Bundesliga defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 44.5, ranking 246th of 325 in the Bundesliga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (76.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.49 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kimmich.

Judged on this season alone, Kimmich graded 52 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga, on 2 goals, 8 assists and 2.487 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 56 → 52). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 45, 46th of 55 of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga. At 31 Kimmich is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 19.9 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Kimmich is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2024/25Trending upRemarkably consistent
Current potential46th of 55 defensive midfielders · BundesligaCurrent seasonTop 15% defensive midfielders · Bundesliga8th-best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga246th in the Bundesliga · potential46th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga
44.5
Ratingi
46th of 55 defensive midfielders
52.2
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
76.8%
Minutes
a regular starter
2.49
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Bayern München finished 1st of 18 · a title-challenging side

2.49
Def. / 90
32
Tackles
25
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

2.49 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.4 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
  • Creativity. 0.32 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 44.5, Kimmich carries the 46th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga of 55. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.49 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

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