Kimmich's 100th international: captain wants to break the title curse!

Kimmich's 100th international: captain wants to break the title curse!

The German national soccer team is in a decisive phase of their development. On June 2, 2025, Joshua Kimmich will play his 100th international match in the National League semi-final against Portugal. The anniversary game in Munich will be a great honor for the 30-year-old captain of the DFB team and an important milestone in his career. Kimmich, who plays in central midfield for FC Bayern, has experienced numerous ups and downs with the national team since his debut in 2016, including winning the Confed Cup 2017 and disappointing appearances at big tournaments in recent years.

He looks back on formative moments, such as the quarter-final at the home European Championships 2024 and the departure in the semi-finals of the European Championship 2016. These experiences have motivated him to take off the flaw of the so -called "losing generation" and to promote the winning mentality in the team. National coach Julian Nagelsmann is optimistic about the team's opportunities, but emphasizes the need for success to set a development signal for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

A look at the statistics

Kimmich has had impressive statistics in the last eight games under Nagelsmann: five wins and three draws, as well as seven goal participations with two goals and five templates. He is appreciated by teammates and trainers as a recognized leader. Kimmich is the 14th player in the history of the DFB, who has reached 100 caps, but the only one without a World Cup title. Despite this fact, he remains optimistic and plans to win future titles.

• Current market value of the German national team: over 700 million euros
• FIFA ranking: Germany in tenth place

his trust in the success of the DFB selection is supported by Rudi Völler and other team members. Against the background of promising talent, such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, the future of German football is seen in a positive light.

challenges and expectations

Despite the setbacks during the EM 2024 home, which ended with a defeat against Spain, Kimmich remains motivated. The DFB-Elf is also flanked by the hope of showing a performance at the upcoming World Cup 2026 under new head coach Nagelsmann that inspires the fans. A trophy from the Nations League would not only be the first official title in some time, but also be seen as an important step on the way to further success.

Kimmich is determined to further expand his conceptual role as a communicative leadership and to lead the DFB team to an era of success. The fans and analysts can be excited to see how this dynamic will develop while the team is preparing for the semi -finals against Portugal.