Double milestone: Kimmich and Goretzka set for 300th Bundesliga match | OneFootball

On Friday evening against Werder Bremen, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka celebrate a very special milestone: Both are about to make their 300th Bundesliga appearance - and almost simultaneously. Fittingly, it's against their favorite opponent, where Kimmich has almost flawless memories.

The careers of the Bayern duo have remarkable parallels. Only two days separate the birthdays of the two midfield strategists, who have been playing together at the record champions since 2018. Together they won six championships, two DFB Cups, the 2020 Champions League, and crowned themselves with the Confed Cup victory in 2017 also in the national jersey.

Statistical Milestones

While Kimmich has played exclusively for FC Bayern since his Bundesliga debut in 2015, Goretzka first played 116 games for FC Schalke 04 before moving to Munich. Since then, both have been closely linked: They have played together in 159 matches, celebrated 109 victories, and suffered only 26 defeats.

Individually, both have impressive records to show. Goretzka left the field as a winner in 181 of his 299 games, Kimmich even 217 times. If the 30-year-old also wins against Bremen, he would be the first player in Bundesliga history with 218 victories after 300 games.

Favorite Opponent and Curiosities

Especially against Werder Bremen, Kimmich has almost a flawless record: He won 16 out of 17 duels with Bayern. Only in the 0:1 defeat in January 2024 did he suffer a loss. Against Goretzka's former club Schalke, the statistics are even historical: Kimmich won all 13 games - a record in Bundesliga history.

Goretzka, on the other hand, faces Bremen, the only club he has never been able to beat in the Bundesliga. He was still wearing the Schalke jersey in four of those games.

In addition to the 300th appearance, there could be more anniversaries on Friday evening. Goretzka is close to his 50th Bundesliga goal, while Kimmich is at 29 goals. Also, in terms of assists, the current DFB captain has set standards: With 83 assists, he is already among the top ten best providers since 1988. Six of his assists went directly to Goretzka - perhaps number seven will follow against Bremen.

A double anniversary, a shared chapter, and an opponent who has provided many highlights for Kimmich and Goretzka: For Bayern's double six, the home game against Werder Bremen could become a very special evening.

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