Joey Müller

Joey Paul Müller is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Dutch club Roda JC.

Career

Early years

Born in Gütersloh, Müller starting playing youth football for local amateur club Gütersloher TV, before joining Arminia Bielefeld's youth academy in 2011. He made 26 appearance in the Under 17 Bundesliga and 20 appearances in the Under 19 Bundesliga for Die Arminen, scoring a total of two goals. In 2019, he was promoted to the first-team squad competing in 2. Bundesliga and was immediately sent on a two-season loan to Regionalliga West side Wuppertaler SV. As a first-team regular for this club, he was part of the team winning the Lower Rhine Cup in 2021.

Schalke 04

On 30 April 2021, Müller was announced as Schalke 04's new signing ahead of the 2021–22 season, joining their reserve team. There, he grew into a starter for the team in Regionalliga West. As a result, he signed a contract extension with the club in June 2023, keeping him at Schalke until 2024.
Müller made his first team debut for Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga in a 2–0 defeat against Holstein Kiel on 25 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute for Thomas Ouwejan.

Roda JC

On 30 January 2024, Müller signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC. He made his debut for the club on 5 February, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Jong AZ. In the following game on 9 February, Müller scored a brace after coming on as a late substitute, helping Roda to a 4–1 victory against Dordrecht.

Style of play

Müller is a versatile left-footer, capable of excelling both as a left-back and in midfield. His adaptability on the pitch allows him to seamlessly transition between defensive and more advanced roles. Wuppertaler SV's former sporting director, Karsten Hutwelker, envisioned Müller as a key player in central midfield, particularly in the role just in front of the defense. Later on, he transitioned to a left-back position, contributing with both goals and assists.