Nadiem Amiri

Nadiem Amiri

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Nadiem Amiri is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Germany national team.

He made his Bundesliga debut on February 7, 2015, in a match against VfL Wolfsburg.

Amiri scored his first goal for Hoffenheim in a dramatic 3–3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on November 28, 2015.

Biography

Early Life

Nadiem Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to an Afghan family that fled their homeland due to the Soviet–Afghan War in 1988. His father, Nazir Amiri, has emphasized the family's Afghan identity, rejecting ethnic categorization. Growing up in Germany, Nadiem became fluent in German, Dari, and English, showcasing his multicultural background. His passion for football was evident from a young age, influenced by his family, including his cousin Zubayr and brother Nauwid, who also pursued the sport.

Career

Amiri's professional football journey began when he joined TSG Hoffenheim in 2012 from Waldhof Mannheim. He made his Bundesliga debut on February 7, 2015, against VfL Wolfsburg. His first goal for Hoffenheim came in a thrilling 3–3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on November 28, 2015. Over the years, he became a key player for Hoffenheim, scoring crucial goals, including one that marked the club's first-ever victory in European competition. In July 2019, he signed a five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen, later moving on loan to Genoa in January 2022. As of January 31, 2024, Amiri has signed a contract with Mainz 05, continuing his career in the Bundesliga.

International Career

On the international stage, Amiri has represented Germany at various youth levels, including the under-21 team, where he was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2017. He made his senior debut for the national team on October 9, 2019, in a friendly against Argentina. After a hiatus, he was recalled in March 2025 and scored his first senior goal in a World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on September 7, 2025. He was later selected for Germany's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal Life

In his personal life, Amiri married Nele Kracht in 2023, and the couple has two sons. He is also known for his sponsorship with Nike, reflecting his status as a professional athlete. Amiri's journey from a young boy in Germany to a professional footballer is a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 12 September 2026

International

As of match played 29 June 2026

As of match played 7 September 2025 Scores and results list Germany's goal tally first.

International career

Youth

Amiri made his debut for Germany under-21 in March 2016, coming on as a late substitute in a European U21 Championship qualifier against Russia under-21. He was part of the Germany under-21 team that won the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship by defeating Spain under-21 in the final. Amiri was selected as one of three overage players for the Tokyo Olympics, where he scored in each of Germany's first two games, a defeat to Brazil and a victory against Saudi Arabia.

Senior

On 9 October 2019, Amiri made his Germany national team debut in a 2–2 friendly draw against Argentina, coming on as a substitute to Julian Brandt in the 66th minute. In March 2025, he was recalled to the team by Julian Nagelsmann after being absent for more than five years since his last appearance against the Czech Republic. Amiri scored his first senior national team goal on 7 September 2025 in a World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland. On 21 May 2026, he was selected in Germany’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

TSG Hoffenheim

Amiri joined TSG Hoffenheim in 2012 from Waldhof Mannheim. He made his Bundesliga debut on 7 February 2015 in a 3–0 away defeat against VfL Wolfsburg. Amiri recorded his first goal of the season and for his club in a 3–3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 28 November. On 30 April 2016, he scored the winning goal in the 84th minute during a 2–1 victory against FC Ingolstadt 04. On 12 June 2017, Amiri signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim until 2020. On 20 October, Amiri scored a goal in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League victory against İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. and sealed his club's first ever victory in Europe.

Bayer Leverkusen and Loan to Genoa

Amiri signed a five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen in July 2019. On 29 January 2022, he joined Genoa in Italy on loan. Genoa would have held an obligation to buy his rights at the end of the loan if certain conditions were met. In the 2022–23 Bundesliga, Amiri played 36 matches in all competitions, in which he scored four goals in the league. In August 2023, Amiri traveled to Leeds ahead of a supposed transfer to Leeds United, but it unfortunately collapsed.

Mainz

On 31 January 2024, Amiri signed a 2.5-year contract with Mainz 05.

Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2015–)
Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II (2014–)
Club
Germany national under-21 football team (2016–)
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Germany national under-18 football team (2013–2014)
Club
Germany national under-19 football team (2014–2016)
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Germany national under-20 football team (2015–2016)
Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2014–)
Club
1. FC Kaiserslautern
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Genoa CFC
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1. FSV Mainz 05
Club
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
League
Bundesliga
National team
Germany

Personal

Personal life

Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen to an Afghan family hailing from Kabul, who fled Afghanistan for Germany in 1988 due to the Soviet–Afghan War. His father Nazir Amiri has stated that the family identifies as Afghan and rejects ethnic categorization. He speaks fluent German, Dari and English. His cousin Zubayr Amiri and brother Nauwid Amiri also play football. He has been married to Nele Kracht since 2023, with whom he had two sons. Amiri is sponsored by American sportswear supplier Nike.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

German association football player

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Nadiem Amiri is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Germany national team.

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