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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.
Leon Goretzka, 29, from Germany Bayern Munich, since 2018 Central Midfield Market value: €30.00m * Feb 6, 1995 in Bochum, Germany.
- Germany
- Bochum
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Learn about Leon Goretzka, a German midfielder who joined FC Bayern in 2018 from FC Schalke 04. Find out his stats, info, honours and latest news on the official website.
- German
- 30/06/2026
- Bochum
- 06/02/1995
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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.
Leon Goretzka has emerged as a key player for Bayern Munich in the absence of Robert Lewandowski, scoring three goals and assisting four in his last five Bundesliga games. The German midfielder has also impressed with his defensive and vocal contributions, earning praise from Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer.
Leon Goretzka is a German national team player who plays for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga. He has scored 31 goals and won five league titles with his club, as well as the Confederations Cup and the Champions League.
