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1899 Hoffenheim Preview Leon Christoph Goretzka (born 6 February 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. Starting off his career with VfL Bochum in 2012, he went on play more than 100 Bundesliga games for Schalke 04 before signing with Bayern Munich in 2018.
- 6 February 1995 (age 28)
- 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Leon Christoph Goretzka
- Bochum, Germany
Leon Goretzka ended Matchday 27 as the latest man adorned with a Müllerism, having continued his remarkable run of form by firing Bayern Munich seven points clear of RB Leipzig with...
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- Goretzka's got talent. Leon Christoph Goretzka grew up in Bochum, just five minutes away from the legendary Ruhrstadion, the home of his boyhood heroes VfL.
- Schalke swoop. Neururer was not the only one to see that talent. Schalke fended off competition from Bayern to sign Goretzka in summer 2013, and he was immediately thrust into the fray by coach Jens Keller with his competitive debut coming in a DFB Cup game in early August.
- Geriatric gym. Those early Schalke days were plagued by injuries. Muscular ailments, flu, tonsillitis and even a broken arm set him back physically, but rarely psychologically, as Goretzka took it all with good humour.
- Confederations Cup winner. Goretzka made his Germany debut aged 19, in the run-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Although named by Joachim Löw in an expanded post-season selection, the midfielder did not make the final 23-man squad.
Learn about Leon Goretzka, a German midfielder who plays for FC Bayern since 2018. Find out his personal details, contract, former clubs, honours and latest news.
- German
- 30/06/2026
- Bochum
- 06/02/1995
Sep 1, 2022 · The midfielder netted his first goal in six weeks after knee surgery to seal a 5-0 win over Viktoria Cologne. Head coach Nagelsmann praised his performance and energy as Bayern prepare for a busy schedule.
Feb 6, 1995 · Transfermarkt provides detailed information on Leon Goretzka, a 29-year-old central midfielder from Germany who plays for Bayern Munich and the national team. See his date of birth, height, position, market value, contract, stats, gallery and more.
The Schalke-born midfielder talks about his role, the winning mentality and the rivalry with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. He also shares his views on RB Leipzig, his team-mates and his generation of players. Read his exclusive interview with bundesliga.com ahead of the game against Dortmund.
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