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The German players at EURO 2024

The German team: these are the players who will be competing in this year’s European Championships in their home country. 

28.05.2024
German players celebrate during preparations for the World Cup.
German players celebrate during preparations for the World Cup. © picture alliance / Kirchner-Media

The German Football Association (DFB) has named these players as members of its team for EURO 2024 Germany. Find out about the German men’s national football team here.  

Goalkeeper – the star is Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich 

Oliver Baumann, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, 33/0, is a very good goalkeeper. But in Germany that’s not enough to play regularly for the national side.
Oliver Baumann, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, 33/0, is a very good goalkeeper. But in Germany that’s not enough to play regularly for the national side. © picture alliance / foto2press
Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich, 38 years old, 117 caps before EURO 2024 - one of the best goalkeepers the football world has ever seen. He might not be getting any younger, but he’s still the best.
Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich, 38 years old, 117 caps before EURO 2024 - one of the best goalkeepers the football world has ever seen. He might not be getting any younger, but he’s still the best. © picture alliance / Laci Perenyi
Alexander Nübel, VfB Stuttgart, 27/0, moved to Bayern Munich three years ago to replace Neuer. Now on loan to Stuttgart, he’s been demonstrating his great quality there - showing the future belongs to him.
Alexander Nübel, VfB Stuttgart, 27/0, moved to Bayern Munich three years ago to replace Neuer. Now on loan to Stuttgart, he’s been demonstrating his great quality there - showing the future belongs to him. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Marc-André ter Stegen, Barcelona, 32/40, would be number 1 at another time or in another country. Too bad he’s in the same generation as Neuer.
Marc-André ter Stegen, Barcelona, 32/40, would be number 1 at another time or in another country. Too bad he’s in the same generation as Neuer. © picture alliance / Sipa USA

Defence – Real’s Antonio Rüdiger is the boss

Waldemar Anton, VfB Stuttgart, 27/1/0, is captain of the runners-up in this year’s German league championship - the surprise team of the Bundesliga season. A central defender, Anton plays as a substitute for the national side.
Waldemar Anton, VfB Stuttgart, 27/1/0, is captain of the runners-up in this year’s German league championship - the surprise team of the Bundesliga season. A central defender, Anton plays as a substitute for the national side. © picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto
Benjamin Henrichs, RB Leipzig, 27/14/0. The same applies to him on the right as to his team-mate Raum on the left. His role is substitute for Kimmich.
Benjamin Henrichs, RB Leipzig, 27/14/0. The same applies to him on the right as to his team-mate Raum on the left. His role is substitute for Kimmich. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich, aged 29 years with 84 caps and 6 goals before the Euros, spent a long time as a defensive midfielder. In 2024 he returned to his former position as right-back, both for Bayern and in the national team.
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich, aged 29 years with 84 caps and 6 goals before the Euros, spent a long time as a defensive midfielder. In 2024 he returned to his former position as right-back, both for Bayern and in the national team. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Robin Koch, Eintracht Frankfurt, 27/8/0. Sturdy centre-back who’ll probably play very little if at all at the Euros. He’s in the squad as a substitute’s substitute.
Robin Koch, Eintracht Frankfurt, 27/8/0. Sturdy centre-back who’ll probably play very little if at all at the Euros. He’s in the squad as a substitute’s substitute. © picture alliance/dpa/Kessler-Sportfotografie
Maximilian Mittelstädt, VfB Stuttgart, 27/2/1, plays on the left wing in Stuttgart, and he’s the first choice left-back in the national side, too.
Maximilian Mittelstädt, VfB Stuttgart, 27/2/1, plays on the left wing in Stuttgart, and he’s the first choice left-back in the national side, too. © picture alliance/dpa
David Raum, RB Leipzig, 26/20/0, plays on the left wing for his club, tending more towards midfield. But whether further back or further forward: he’s in the squad as a substitute for Mittelstädt.
David Raum, RB Leipzig, 26/20/0, plays on the left wing for his club, tending more towards midfield. But whether further back or further forward: he’s in the squad as a substitute for Mittelstädt. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid, 31/68/ 3, leads the defence at Real Madrid and in the German national side as well. Rugged, fast and virtually unbeatable in a one-on-one situation.
Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid, 31/68/ 3, leads the defence at Real Madrid and in the German national side as well. Rugged, fast and virtually unbeatable in a one-on-one situation. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund, 24/11/0, earned himself a place in the squad after playing a strong second half of the season in the Bundesliga. First substitute in central defence
Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund, 24/11/0, earned himself a place in the squad after playing a strong second half of the season in the Bundesliga. First substitute in central defence © picture alliance / Dennis Ewert/RHR-FOTO
Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen, 28/23/0. Central defender for the new German league champions and the man next to Antonio Rüdiger in the national line-up.
Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen, 28/23/0. Central defender for the new German league champions and the man next to Antonio Rüdiger in the national line-up. © picture alliance / SVEN SIMON

Midfield – “Spaniards” Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gündogan at the heart of the action 

Robert Andrich, Bayer Leverkusen, 29/3/0. A good tackler, tough and a threat in front of goal, too - he plays defensive midfield for the German league champions and has the same role in the national side.
Robert Andrich, Bayer Leverkusen, 29/3/0. A good tackler, tough and a threat in front of goal, too - he plays defensive midfield for the German league champions and has the same role in the national side. © picture alliance / DeFodi Images
Chris Führich, VfB Stuttgart, 26/3/0. Fast, versatile player on the left. Not a regular, but someone who can make a difference off the bench.
Chris Führich, VfB Stuttgart, 26/3/0. Fast, versatile player on the left. Not a regular, but someone who can make a difference off the bench. © picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto
For a long time, Pascal Groß, Brighton & Hove Albion, 32/5/0, failed to receive the recognition he deserved in Germany. A player who drives things forward in midfield and does a lot of running. A substitute for Andrich in defensive midfield.
For a long time, Pascal Groß, Brighton & Hove Albion, 32/5/0, failed to receive the recognition he deserved in Germany. A player who drives things forward in midfield and does a lot of running. A substitute for Andrich in defensive midfield. © picture alliance/dpa
Ilkay Gündogan, Barcelona, 33/75/18. The captain of the national team and the player who gets things moving ahead of Kroos and Andrich.
Ilkay Gündogan, Barcelona, 33/75/18. The captain of the national team and the player who gets things moving ahead of Kroos and Andrich. © picture alliance / DeFodi Images
Toni Kroos, Real Madrid, 34/108/17. He has enough achievements and records to his name to fill an entire book. After returning to the national squad, he now plays midfield. Kroos is set to retire from the game after the Euros.
Toni Kroos, Real Madrid, 34/108/17. He has enough achievements and records to his name to fill an entire book. After returning to the national squad, he now plays midfield. Kroos is set to retire from the game after the Euros. © picture alliance / DeFodi Images
Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich, 21/27/2: despite his youth, this dribbler and technician is not even considered a promising youngster any more. It's hard to imagine the team without him.
Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich, 21/27/2: despite his youth, this dribbler and technician is not even considered a promising youngster any more. It's hard to imagine the team without him. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Aleksander Pavlovic, Bayern Munich, 20/0/0, is a great talent in central midfield. He’s in the squad to learn.
Aleksander Pavlovic, Bayern Munich, 20/0/0, is a great talent in central midfield. He’s in the squad to learn. © picture alliance / sampics / Stefan Matzke
Leroy Sané, Bayern Munich, 28/59/13. When things go well for him, everything goes well - but that’s not always the case. An alternative on the bench when speed is needed going forward.
Leroy Sané, Bayern Munich, 28/59/13. When things go well for him, everything goes well - but that’s not always the case. An alternative on the bench when speed is needed going forward. © picture alliance/dpa
Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen, 21/16/1, is German soccer’s most talented youngster. He demonstrated this impressively for a season with the new German league champions - he’s one of the regulars.
Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen, 21/16/1, is German soccer’s most talented youngster. He demonstrated this impressively for a season with the new German league champions - he’s one of the regulars. © picture alliance / SVEN SIMON

Striker – Arsenal star Kai Havertz is the one to score the goals 

Maximilian Beier, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 21/0/0. Young, fast and dangerous in front of goal. He’s in the squad to learn for the future.
Maximilian Beier, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 21/0/0. Young, fast and dangerous in front of goal. He’s in the squad to learn for the future. © picture alliance / HMB Media
Niclas Füllkrug, Borussia Dortmund, 31/15/11. Once the land of powerful centre forwards, Germany now only has one. Füllkrug’s role: number one joker.
Niclas Füllkrug, Borussia Dortmund, 31/15/11. Once the land of powerful centre forwards, Germany now only has one. Füllkrug’s role: number one joker. © picture alliance / osnapix
Kai Havertz, FC Arsenal, 24/44/15, started out as a midfielder. He now plays in London and for the national team.
Kai Havertz, FC Arsenal, 24/44/15, started out as a midfielder. He now plays in London and for the national team. © picture alliance / Laci Perenyi
Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich, 34/128/45. That’s right - the legend is still a fine player. But he’s no longer in the starting eleven at the Euros.
Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich, 34/128/45. That’s right - the legend is still a fine player. But he’s no longer in the starting eleven at the Euros. © picture alliance / Pressebildagentur ULMER
Deniz Undav, VfB Stuttgart, 27/1/0. It was his goalscoring prowess with his club that got him a place in the national squad, where he plays as a substitute.
Deniz Undav, VfB Stuttgart, 27/1/0. It was his goalscoring prowess with his club that got him a place in the national squad, where he plays as a substitute. © picture alliance/dpa

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