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Jamal Musiala

The Bambi from Stuttgart

Attacking Midfielder

Position

Bayern Munich

Club

Germany

Nation

Age

Biography

Born in Stuttgart in 2003, Jamal Musiala spent his early years in England where he played for Chelsea academy. Bayern Munich brought him back to Germany and he has developed into one of the most exciting players in the Bundesliga. Nicknamed Bambi for his effortless dribbling style, he chose to represent Germany over England and has been their most creative player ever since.

Jamal Musiala

The Bambi from Stuttgart

Attacking Midfielder · Germany

Trophies & Honours

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Bundesliga x4

2022-2025 · Bayern Munich

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DFB Pokal

2023 · Bayern Munich

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UEFA Champions League

2026 · Bayern Munich

The Venue

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga · Germany

Musiala is the creative force behind Bayern Munich. His dribbling ability in tight spaces is unmatched in the Bundesliga and he is developing into a world-class player.

Career Stats

185

Club Matches

Club Goals

0.28

Goals per Game

Club Assists

National Team Matches

National Team Goals

0.33

Goals per Game (NT)

150M EUR

Market Value

Career Timeline

2019

Chelsea

Academy player at Chelsea - chose to leave for Bayern Munich

2020

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga debut at 17 - youngest Bayern scorer in Champions League history

2021

Germany NT

Chose Germany over England - immediately became a key player

2023

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga Player of the Year - best season with 15 goals and 12 assists

2025

Bayern Munich

Champions League quarter-finalist - key figure in Bayern European run

Best Matches

Champions Leaguevs Manchester City1-12023-04-19

Scored the equaliser and ran the City defence ragged. Bambi at his best.

Bundesligavs Bayer Leverkusen3-02024-02-24

Two goals and an assist in the Bundesliga title race. Decisive performance.

Euro 2024vs Scotland5-12024-06-14

Two goals and an assist as Germany opened Euro 2024 in style. Man of the match.

Records & Milestones

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Youngest Bayern Munich player to score in the Champions League

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Most successful dribbles per game in Bundesliga history

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Youngest German international to score 10 international goals

Characteristics

Creative attacking midfielder with extraordinary dribbling ability. Musiala glides past defenders with effortless changes of direction, plays quick combinations in tight spaces and has an eye for goal.

Strengths

✓Dribbling

✓Creativity

✓First touch

✓Goal scoring from midfield

✓Technical quality

Weaknesses

✕Defensive work rate

✕Consistency over 90 minutes

✕Physical duels

Did You Know?

Musiala grew up in England and played for Chelsea academy. He was eligible for England, Germany and even Nigeria through his father. He chose Germany.

His nickname Bambi comes from how effortlessly he glides past defenders - like the Disney deer bounding through a forest.

He became the youngest Bayern Munich player to score in the Champions League at 17 years and 226 days.

England tried desperately to convince him to play for them. He made the decision to choose Germany at 17 - a choice that transformed German football.

His market value of 150M EUR makes him one of the most valuable players in the world despite being only 22 years old.

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