| Age | 23 years |
| Date of birth | February 26, 2003 |
| Height, weight | 184 cm, 72 kg |
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Citizenship | Germany / England |
| Position | attacking midfielder, winger |
| Club | Bayern Munich |
| Number | 42 |
| With team since | 2019 (first team since 2020) |
| Contract until | 2026 |
| Contract extensions | last extension - 2023 |
| Market value | ~€120 million |
| Eye color | brown |
| Preferred foot | right |
| Agent | 11WINS |
Biography of Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala - German attacking midfielder who plays for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. One of the brightest players of his generation, known for his dribbling, technique and productivity. He earned the nickname "Bambi" for his style of ball control.
He was born to a Nigerian-British father and a German mother of Polish origin. He spent his childhood in Fulda and moved to England with his family at the age of seven. He studied at Whitgift School and went through the academies of Fulham, Brentford, Wimbledon, and later Chelsea. At 16, he returned to Germany - one of the reasons was Brexit.
Bayern Munich (since 2019)
In July 2019, he transferred from Chelsea to Bayern Munich.
- June 3, 2020 - made his professional debut for Bayern II
- June 20 - Bundesliga debut, became the youngest player in club history (17 years and 115 days)
2020-21 season
- became Bayern’s youngest goalscorer in the Bundesliga
- scored his first Champions League goal
- signed a contract until 2026
Following seasons
- 2021-22 - scored the title-winning goal in "Der Klassiker" against Borussia Dortmund
- 2022-23 - scored a late winner against Köln securing Bayern’s 11th consecutive title
- 2023-24 - 13 goals in all competitions
- October 30, 2024 - first career hat-trick (German Cup)
- February 14, 2025 - extended contract until 2030
- Summer 2025 - received the number 10 shirt
- July 2025 - suffered a serious injury after collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma
International career
Musiala was eligible to represent Germany, England or Nigeria. At youth level he played for both England and Germany, but in February 2021 he chose the German national team.
Euro 2020
- youngest German player at a major tournament (18 years and 117 days)
- assist in a crucial match against Hungary
World Cup 2022 qualifiers
- scored his first international goal at age 18
World Cup 2022
- first German teenager at a World Cup since 1958
- 13 successful dribbles against Costa Rica
Euro 2024
- 3 goals
- man of the match in the opening game
- joint winner of the Golden Boot
Personal life of Jamal Musiala
He grew up in a multicultural family and is fluent in both German and English. He maintains a close relationship with his mother, who played a key role in his decision to return to Germany.
Despite his early success, he is known for his calm and reserved personality off the pitch. His decision to represent Germany came after careful personal consideration.
Interesting facts about Jamal Musiala
- Youngest debutant for Bayern in the Bundesliga
- Scored decisive title-winning goals in 2022 and 2023
- Youngest Bayern goalscorer in the Champions League
- One of the best dribblers at the 2022 World Cup
- Joint winner of the Euro 2024 Golden Boot
- Highly versatile - can play in multiple attacking roles
- Considered one of the most technically gifted players of his generation in Europe
Jamal Musiala statistics
Bayern II
| Season | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020/21 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 2 |
Bayern Munich
| Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
| 2020/21 | 26 / 6 | 2 / 0 | 6 / 1 | 3 / 0 | 37 / 7 |
| 2021/22 | 30 / 5 | 1 / 2 | 8 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 40 / 8 |
| 2022/23 | 33 / 12 | 4 / 3 | 9 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 47 / 16 |
| 2023/24 | 24 / 10 | 2 / 0 | 11 / 2 | 1 / 0 | 38 / 12 |
| 2024/25 | 25 / 12 | 3 / 3 | 12 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 44 / 21 |
| 2025/26 | 8 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 | 10 / 2 |
| Total | 146 / 46 | 13 / 8 | 47 / 8 | 10 / 4 | 216 / 66 |
Career total
- Matches: 226
- Goals: 68
Germany national team
- Matches: 25
- Goals: 2
- Wins: 10
- Draws: 9
- Losses: 6
Scandals involving Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala is considered one of the most disciplined and non-controversial young footballers of his generation. He has not been involved in any major scandals.
The only widely discussed moment in his career was his national team choice in 2021. Although eligible to play for England and Germany, he chose Germany, which caused dissatisfaction among some English fans and media. However, this was more of a sporting debate than a true scandal.
Otherwise, Musiala is known for his calm behavior both on and off the pitch.
