Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mats Hummels

Discover the career path of Mats Hummels, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Mats Hummels is a German professional footballer renowned for his role as a centre-back. He currently plays for Roma in Serie A and represents the Germany national team. Known for his defensive prowess, tactical intelligence, and passing ability, Hummels has enjoyed a successful career at both club and international levels, previously playing for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. His accolades include multiple Bundesliga titles and a FIFA World Cup victory with Germany in 2014.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Plays for Reserve Team

In 2005, Hummels played for Bayern Munich's reserve team.

December 2006: Signs First Professional Contract

In December 2006, Hummels signed his first professional contract with Bayern Munich, extending until 2010.

May 2007: First Bundesliga Match

On May 19, 2007, Hummels played his first Bundesliga match with Bayern Munich's first team.

January 2008: Loan to Borussia Dortmund

In January 2008, Hummels joined Borussia Dortmund on loan from Bayern Munich's youth academy.

January 2008: Joins Borussia Dortmund on Loan

In January 2008, Hummels joined Borussia Dortmund on loan from Bayern Munich.

February 2009: Official signing with Dortmund

In February 2009, Hummels officially signed with Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €4 million.

February 2009: Signs Permanently with Borussia Dortmund

In February 2009, Hummels was fully signed to Borussia Dortmund for €4 million.

May 2010: Senior Team Debut

In May 2010, Mats Hummels debuted for the senior team in a friendly match against Malta, substituting for Serdar Tasci in the 46th minute during a 3–0 victory.

2010: Joins Germany National Team

In 2010, Hummels became part of the Germany national team.

2010: End of Contract with Bayern Munich

In 2010, Hummels' contract with Bayern Munich ended.

2010: Bundesliga Title with Dortmund

The 2010-11 season brought increased success for Hummels. He was the regular first-choice centre-back, again paired with Subotić. The duo helped Dortmund to the best defensive record in the Bundesliga, as the team won the league title.

2011: Wins Bundesliga Title

Nonetheless, Hummels won the Bundesliga for a second time in 2011–12 as Dortmund set a Bundesliga record with the most points in a Bundesliga season with 81 points.

May 2012: First International Goal

In May 2012, Mats Hummels scored his first international goal, heading in a free kick from Mesut Özil during a friendly match against Switzerland, though Germany lost 5-3.

June 2012: New Contract with Dortmund

On June 3, 2012, Hummels signed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, extending his stay until the summer of 2017.

May 2016: Confirmation of Return to Bayern Munich

On May 10, 2016, it was confirmed that Hummels would re-join Bayern Munich from 1 July, signing a five-year contract.

August 2016: Bayern Munich Debut and Goal

In August 2016, Hummels debuted for Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup and scored his first goal for the club in a DFB-Pokal match.

2016: DFB-Pokal final and Bayern Announcement

In 2016, Hummels played in the DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich and confirmed his transfer to Bayern for the following season.

2016: Rejoins Bayern Munich

In 2016, Hummels rejoined Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee after playing for Borussia Dortmund.

August 2017: Joined Common Goal Project

In August 2017, Mats Hummels joined the Common Goal Project, donating 1% of his salary to support football organizations for sustainable social development.

November 2017: Captained Germany for the First Time

In November 2017, Hummels captained Germany for the first time in a 0–0 draw with England at Wembley Stadium.

2017: End of Contract with Dortmund

On June 3, 2012, Hummels signed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, extending his stay until the summer of 2017.

March 2019: Future with National Team Questioned

In March 2019, national team coach Joachim Löw confirmed that he would plan without Hummels for the foreseeable future.

May 2019: Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal Double

In May 2019, Hummels won his fifth Bundesliga title and his second DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich.

June 2019: Return to Borussia Dortmund

In June 2019, Hummels rejoined Borussia Dortmund from Bayern Munich.

May 2021: Included in Euro 2020 Squad

In May 2021, Hummels was included in Germany's final 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

2022: Omission from World Cup Squad

In 2022, Hummels was not named in Germany's squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

November 2023: Last match for National team

In November 2023, Mats Hummels played his last match for the national team, ending in a 2-0 defeat against Austria.

2023: Ended with Borussia Dortmund

On 14 June, his departure from the club was announced.

September 2024: Signs with Roma

On 4 September 2024, Hummels left Germany for the first time in his career and signed for Italian club Roma as a free agent on a one-year deal.

2024: Omission from Euro 2024 Squad

Despite his extraordinary performances in the Champions League, Nagelsmann did not call Hummels up in Germany's 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 hosted on home soil.