Joshua Kimmich grew up in Bösingen, a small village in Germany with fewer than 1,700 people. He and his friends loved football but had few places to play. They often played in his parents’ garden, breaking windows in the process. His parents eventually set up goals in the front yard and told the boys to play on unused land across the street.
They built their own field with makeshift stands using leftover dirt and wood. Kimmich felt like a professional footballer, dreaming of playing in a real stadium. But the land was sold and the field was destroyed. His grandfather then gave them another patch of land, and they built a new pitch with a clubhouse where they would sleep on weekends.
Kimmich joined the local youth team. Against VfB Stuttgart’s youth team, he scored three goals in a 3-2 win. Stuttgart wanted to sign him but his parents said no because he was only eight years old and the commute was too long. They continued to press over the next few years until the youth coach came to their home. Kimmich joined Stuttgart’s academy at 14.
He was the youngest at the academy and had to clean up after meals. At 18, he felt ready to play for Stuttgart’s second team but the coaches told him he was not strong enough. They said there were better players ahead of him. Kimmich knew he was ready and wanted a team that believed in him.
The youth director who had recruited him had moved to RB Leipzig. Kimmich met with manager Ralf Rangnick, who showed trust in him. He moved to Leipzig but struggled with a groin injury for four months. He was alone in a hotel, far from his family, and felt isolated. He called home every day but refused his mother’s offer to visit.
He recovered, earned a place in the team, and played against Stuttgart. RB Leipzig won and Kimmich felt he had proved himself.
His agent later told him Bayern Munich wanted him. He did not believe it until he met Pep Guardiola in person. Guardiola spoke about his strengths and weaknesses and told him he wanted him on the team. Kimmich knew he wanted to play for Bayern.
He made his debut at the Allianz Arena with his father in the stands. He has since played in Champions League matches and won a Bundesliga title. He was voted into the EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament.
A Look at Joshua Kimmich Cars
Joshua Kimmich receives a new company car from club sponsor Audi every season. He prioritises space and comfort for his family. For the 2025-26 season, he chose an Audi Q7 SUV S line TFSI e quattro, a seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV. He has also been seen with an Audi SQ8 e-tron and an Audi SQ5 e-tron.
His private collection includes high-performance cars of Bavarian origin. He owns a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, a full-fledged luxury sedan with a V12 engine, valued at around $340,000. He also has an Audi R8, a V10-powered supercar, reportedly in red.
He owns a 2018 BMW i8, a striking plug-in hybrid sports car valued at around $140,000. He also has an Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro, a more modest sedan valued at around €63,440.
There have been rumors of him owning hypercars like a Bugatti Chiron, but these claims have been labelled as unfounded. His collection is practical, family-oriented and includes luxury performance vehicles.
A Look at Joshua Kimmich Real Estate
Joshua Kimmich owns a house in Munich near the club’s training ground. He bought the property, renovated it, and then rented it back to FC Bayern Munich. The club uses it to house young international talents from their “World Squad” program.
The property provides temporary accommodation for young players from around the world. A dedicated club contact helps them settle in and a gastronomist ensures they are well-fed. Kimmich regularly checks on the property himself.
Kimmich lives separately with his family in a private residence in the south of Munich. He lives there with his wife Lina and their four children.
He has also invested $1.3 million to build a facility with 150 apartments and 300 beds for the homeless in his hometown. He and his family also run the “Glaub an dich” foundation, which supports children with disabilities.
FAQs
Q. Where did Joshua Kimmich grow up?
A. Joshua Kimmich grew up in Bösingen, a small village in Germany.
Q. Which clubs has Joshua Kimmich played for?
A. Kimmich played for VfB Stuttgart’s academy, RB Leipzig, and Bayern Munich.
Q. Why did Joshua Kimmich leave Stuttgart?
A. Kimmich left because he felt ready for senior football, but the coaches believed other players were ahead of him.
Q. Who convinced Joshua Kimmich to join Bayern Munich?
A. Pep Guardiola convinced Kimmich after personally explaining how he would fit into the team.
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