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Mats Hummels
2023-08-12 TSV Schott Mainz gegen Borussia Dortmund (DFB-Pokal 2023-24) by Sandro Halank–103.jpg
Hummels playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Bergisch Gladbach, West Germany
Height 1.91 m
Playing position Centre-back
Club information
Current club Roma
Number 15
Youth career
1995–2006 Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2006–2007 Bayern Munich II 42 (5)
2007–2009 Bayern Munich 1 (0)
2008–2009 → Borussia Dortmund (loan) 13 (1)
2009–2016 Borussia Dortmund 212 (18)
2016–2019 Bayern Munich 74 (3)
2019–2024 Borussia Dortmund 142 (11)
2024– Roma 9 (0)
National team‡
2007 Germany U20 1 (0)
2007–2010 Germany U21 21 (5)
2010– Germany 78 (5)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Germany
FIFA World Cup
Winner 2014 Brazil
UEFA European Championship
Bronze 2012 Poland-Ukraine
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2009 Sweden
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:50, 17 January 2025 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:58, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Mats Julian Hummels (born 16 December 1988) is a German professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for the Italian club Roma and the Germany national team.

Hummels started his career at the Bayern Munich youth academy. He later joined Borussia Dortmund in 2008. After playing for Dortmund for many years, he returned to Bayern in 2016. He won the German league title, known as the Bundesliga, in all his seasons at Bayern. In 2019, he moved back to Borussia Dortmund. He has played over 500 games for Dortmund. With Dortmund, he won the Bundesliga twice. He also reached the UEFA Champions League final twice, in 2013 and 2024.

Hummels has been a key player for the German national team since 2010. He has played over 70 matches for his country. He represented Germany in the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018. He also played in the UEFA Euro tournaments in 2012, 2016, and 2020.

Club Career Highlights

Starting at Bayern Munich

Mats Hummels began his football journey at Bayern Munich's youth academy. He joined the club when he was just six years old. In December 2006, he signed his first professional contract. He played his first Bundesliga match for the main team in May 2007. He also played for Bayern's reserve team.

Time at Borussia Dortmund (First Period)

Championship celebration Borussia Dortmund 2011
Borussia Dortmund players (including Mats Hummels) celebrating their Bundesliga win in 2011.

In January 2008, Hummels moved to Borussia Dortmund on a loan deal. He quickly became a regular starter for the team. In February 2009, Dortmund officially signed him for €4 million. In 2008, he won his first trophy with Dortmund, the German Supercup.

The 2010–11 season was very successful for Hummels. He was a strong centre-back, helping Dortmund achieve the best defensive record in the league. The team went on to win the Bundesliga title. Many experts praised his skills, calling him one of the best defenders in Europe.

In the 2011–12 season, Hummels won the Bundesliga again with Dortmund. They set a new record for points in a Bundesliga season. He also scored a goal in Dortmund's 5–2 win against Bayern in the 2012 DFB-Pokal Final. This win completed a "double" for Dortmund, meaning they won both the league and the cup. In June 2012, Hummels signed a new contract with Dortmund until 2017.

Mats Hummels 2013
Hummels playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2013.

In 2013, Hummels played in the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium. However, Borussia Dortmund lost 2–1 to Bayern Munich. Later that year, on 27 July 2013, Hummels helped Dortmund win the 2013 DFL-Supercup against Bayern Munich. He won the Supercup again in 2014.

In the 2015–16 season, Dortmund reached the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. They had a tough match against Liverpool, losing in the final moments. Hummels played in the 2016 DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich. Dortmund lost the game on penalties.

Returning to Bayern Munich

Winning More Titles

On 10 May 2016, it was announced that Hummels would return to Bayern Munich. He signed a five-year contract starting from 1 July. He made his first appearance for Bayern on 14 August 2016. It was in the 2016 DFL-Supercup against his former team, Dortmund, which Bayern won 2–0.

Hummels scored his first goal for Bayern in a cup match in August 2016. He also scored his first league goal for the club in November. He played alongside his German national team friend, Jérôme Boateng, in defense. Hummels helped Bayern win the Bundesliga title in the 2016–17 season.

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Hummels training with Bayern Munich.

In August 2017, Hummels started the new season by winning the 2017 DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for Bayern in October 2017. He continued to be a strong defender for the team. In March 2018, he played his 50th league game for Bayern. Hummels helped Bayern win the Bundesliga title again in the 2017–18 season.

Final Season at Bayern

Hummels started the 2018–19 season by winning the 2018 DFL-Supercup. During this season, he sometimes lost his starting spot to another player, Niklas Süle. However, he still played important matches. In October 2018, he scored another Champions League goal for Bayern.

On 18 May 2019, Hummels won his fifth Bundesliga title. Bayern finished two points ahead of Dortmund. A week later, Hummels won his second DFB-Pokal (German Cup) with Bayern. Bayern defeated RB Leipzig 3–0 in the final.

Returning to Dortmund (Second Period)

On 19 June 2019, Mats Hummels agreed to rejoin Borussia Dortmund. He won the 2019 DFL-Supercup with Dortmund shortly after returning. In 2021, he helped Dortmund win the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal by beating RB Leipzig 4–1 in the final.

In February 2023, Hummels played his 454th match for Borussia Dortmund. This made him the player with the second-most appearances for the club. Only Michael Zorc has played more games. In May 2023, he extended his contract with Dortmund until 2024. Dortmund almost won the Bundesliga title in the 2022–23 Bundesliga season. They drew their last match, and Bayern Munich won the league by a small goal difference.

On 10 April 2024, Hummels played his 500th game for Borussia Dortmund. This was during a Champions League quarter-final match. A month later, on 7 May, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final. This goal helped his club reach the final for the third time. Hummels was named "man of the match" in both games against PSG. Dortmund lost the final 2–0 to Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium.

Hummels was named in the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season. He often played alongside Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle. His last official home match for Dortmund was a 4–0 win against Darmstadt. On 14 June, it was announced that he would leave the club.

Moving to Roma

On 4 September 2024, Hummels moved outside Germany for the first time in his career. He signed with the Italian club Roma as a free agent for one year. He made his debut on 27 October. On 28 November 2024, he started his first game for Roma in the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League. He scored his first goal for Roma in that match, helping his team get a draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

International Career

Mats Hummels, Germany national football team (03)
Hummels playing for Germany in 2011.

Hummels played for the German under-21 national team. He helped them win the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2009.

He made his debut for the senior team on 13 May 2010. This was in a friendly match against Malta. On 26 May 2012, he scored his first international goal against Switzerland.

Hummels was a starting player for Germany in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. He played every minute of Germany's matches. His team reached the semi-finals but lost to Italy.

Messi in Germany and Argentina face off in the final of the World Cup 2014 -2014-07-13 (24)
Lionel Messi (blue) and Hummels battling for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.

Hummels scored a goal in Germany's first game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Portugal. He scored another winning goal in the quarter-final against France. He was part of the team that famously won 7–1 against Brazil in the semi-finals. Germany then won the World Cup final 1–0 against Argentina, making Hummels a World Cup champion. He was also named on the shortlist for the tournament's best player award.

In the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament, Hummels played in every match for Germany. He even scored a penalty in the quarter-final shootout against Italy. Germany reached the semi-finals but lost to France.

On 10 November 2017, Hummels was the captain for Germany for the first time. This was in a match against England.

Hummels was part of Germany's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Germany was surprisingly eliminated from the tournament in the group stage. In March 2019, the national team coach said he would not pick Hummels for future games. However, Hummels was called back for UEFA Euro 2020 in May 2021. In his first Euro 2020 match, Hummels accidentally scored an own goal.

Hummels was not selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In 2023, he was called up again for the national team by coach Julian Nagelsmann. His last match for Germany was in November 2023. Despite his strong performances in the 2023–24 Champions League, Hummels was not chosen for Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024.

How Mats Hummels Plays

Mats Hummels is known as one of the best defenders in the world. He is a tall and strong player. He is good at tackling and winning balls in the air. He also has a great sense of position and can read the game well. This helps him stop opponents' attacks. Even though he might not be the fastest player, his smart play makes up for it.

Hummels is also very skilled with the ball. He can pass well and is calm when he has possession. Some people have compared his style to the legendary German player Franz Beckenbauer. Hummels can play in different defensive setups. He has also shown great leadership, even captaining Borussia Dortmund.

Personal Life

Mats Hummels, Sebastian Vettel - 2022236183408 2022-08-24 Champions for Charity - Sven - 1D X MK II - 2541 - B70I4551
Hummels (right) and Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel in a charity football match in 2022.

Mats Hummels was born in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. His father, Hermann Hummels, was also a professional footballer and a manager. His mother, Ulla Holthoff, was a professional water polo player. Mats has a younger brother named Jonas, who also played football but retired early due to injuries.

Mats Hummels was married and has a son, born in 2018.

In August 2017, Hummels joined the Common Goal Project. This is an initiative where footballers donate 1% of their salary. The money goes to a fund that supports football organizations. These organizations use football to help communities around the world.

Career Statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bayern Munich II 2005–06 Regionalliga Süd 1 0 — — — 1 0
2006–07 Regionalliga Süd 31 2 — — — 31 2
2007–08 Regionalliga Süd 10 3 — — — 10 3
Total 42 5 — — — 42 5
Bayern Munich 2006–07 Bundesliga 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
Borussia Dortmund (loan) 2007–08 Bundesliga 13 1 3 0 — — 16 1
Borussia Dortmund 2008–09 Bundesliga 12 0 1 0 1 0 — 14 0
2009–10 Bundesliga 30 5 3 0 — — 33 5
2010–11 Bundesliga 32 5 2 0 8 1 — 42 6
2011–12 Bundesliga 33 1 6 1 6 1 1 0 46 3
2012–13 Bundesliga 28 1 2 1 11 1 1 0 42 3
2013–14 Bundesliga 23 2 4 0 6 0 1 0 34 2
2014–15 Bundesliga 24 2 4 0 4 0 — 32 2
2015–16 Bundesliga 30 2 6 0 14 1 — 50 3
Total 225 18 31 2 50 4 3 0 309 24
Bayern Munich 2016–17 Bundesliga 27 1 5 2 9 0 1 0 42 3
2017–18 Bundesliga 26 1 5 1 9 1 1 0 41 3
2018–19 Bundesliga 21 1 5 0 6 1 1 0 33 2
Total 74 3 15 3 24 2 3 0 116 8
Borussia Dortmund 2019–20 Bundesliga 31 1 2 0 8 0 0 0 41 1
2020–21 Bundesliga 33 5 5 1 9 0 1 0 48 6
2021–22 Bundesliga 23 1 2 0 7 0 0 0 32 1
2022–23 Bundesliga 30 1 4 0 4 0 — 38 1
2023–24 Bundesliga 25 3 2 0 13 1 — 40 4
Total 142 11 15 1 41 1 1 0 199 13
Roma 2024–25 Serie A 9 0 0 0 3 1 — 12 1
Career total 493 38 61 6 118 8 8 0 680 52

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Germany
2010 2 0
2011 10 0
2012 11 1
2013 5 1
2014 10 2
2015 6 0
2016 11 0
2017 7 1
2018 8 0
2019 0 0
2020 0 0
2021 6 0
2022 0 0
2023 2 0
Total 78 5
List of international goals scored by Mats Hummels
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 26 May 2012 St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland 14  Switzerland 1–2 3–5 Friendly
2 15 November 2013 San Siro, Milan, Italy 27  Italy 1–0 1–1
3 16 June 2014 Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil 31  Portugal 2–0 4–0 2014 FIFA World Cup
4 4 July 2014 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 34  France 1–0 1–0
5 1 September 2017 Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic 58  Czech Republic 2–1 2–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours and Awards

Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich

  • Bundesliga: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
  • DFB-Pokal: 2018–19
  • DFL-Supercup: 2016, 2017, 2018

Germany U21

Germany

Individual Awards

Images for kids

  • Championship celebration Borussia Dortmund 2011

    Borussia Dortmund players (including Mats Hummels) celebrating their Bundesliga win in 2011.

  • Mats Hummels 2013

    Hummels playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2013.

  • Mats Hummels Training 2018-05-08 FC Bayern Muenchen-3

    Hummels training with Bayern Munich.

  • Mats Hummels, Germany national football team (03)

    Hummels playing for Germany in 2011.

  • Messi in Germany and Argentina face off in the final of the World Cup 2014 -2014-07-13 (24)

    Lionel Messi (blue) and Hummels battling for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.

  • Mats Hummels, Sebastian Vettel - 2022236183408 2022-08-24 Champions for Charity - Sven - 1D X MK II - 2541 - B70I4551

    Hummels (right) and Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel in a charity football match in 2022.

See also

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