PSG star with surprising confession: „Kimmich is my idol“ | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich has been one of the most influential figures at FC Bayern for years – and his influence has long extended beyond the Bundesliga. Now João Neves, an up-and-coming top player at Paris Saint-Germain, has revealed himself to be a great admirer of the German international

The 21-year-old Portuguese was asked about the best players in Europe’s top leagues as part of a social media format. When it came to the Bundesliga, Neves didn’t hesitate for a second: „Definitely Joshua Kimmich,“ he stated unequivocally

Kimmich as a role model for the next generation

For Neves, Kimmich is not just an outstanding player, but a real role model. „He’s one of my idols,“ explained the PSG professional – and even went one step further. He is particularly impressed by the Bayern star’s style of play: „I really like his style of play. I try to imitate a lot of the things he does.“

A statement that underlines Kimmich’s importance in European soccer, because when even Champions League winners and top international talents see him as a benchmark, it speaks volumes for his exceptional class

An institution at FC Bayern

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Kimmich has long been indispensable at FC Bayern. The midfielder has shaped the Munich side’s game for years with his intelligence, leadership and versatility. He is now a central figure not only at the club, but also in the German national team

His numbers speak for themselves: in 484 competitive matches for the record champions, Kimmich has scored 47 goals and provided 127 assists – impressive figures for a central midfielder

The bottom line is that Joshua Kimmich is not only one of FC Bayern’s most important players, but also a role model for the next generation of European soccer. João Neves‘ words are the best proof of this.