Nadiem Amiri


Nadiem Amiri is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Mainz 05 and the Germany national team.

Early life

Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany to Afghan parents.

Club career

TSG Hoffenheim

Amiri joined TSG Hoffenheim in 2012 from Waldhof Mannheim. He made his Bundesliga debut on 7 February 2015 in a 3–0 away defeat against VfL Wolfsburg. Amiri recorded his first goal of the season and for his club in a 3–3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 28 November. On 30 April 2016, he scored the winning goal in the 84th minute during a 2–1 victory against FC Ingolstadt 04. On 12 June 2017, Amiri signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim until 2020. On 20 October, Amiri scored a goal in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League victory against İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. and sealed his club's first ever victory in Europe.

Bayer Leverkusen and Loan to Genoa

Amiri signed a five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen in July 2019.
On 29 January 2022, he joined Genoa in Italy on loan. Genoa would have held an obligation to buy his rights at the end of the loan if certain conditions were met.
In the 2022–23 Bundesliga, Amiri played 36 matches in all competitions, in which he scored four goals in the league. In August 2023, Amiri traveled to Leeds ahead of a supposed transfer to Leeds United, but it unfortunately collapsed.

Mainz

On 31 January 2024, Amiri signed a 2.5-year contract with Mainz 05.

International career

Youth

Amiri made his debut for Germany under-21 in March 2016, coming on as a late substitute in a European U21 Championship qualifier against Russia under-21. He was part of the Germany under-21 team that won the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship by defeating Spain under-21 in the final.
Amiri was selected as one of three overage players for the Tokyo Olympics, where he scored in each of Germany's first two games, a defeat to Brazil and a victory against Saudi Arabia.

Senior

On 9 October 2019, Amiri made his Germany national team debut in a 2–2 friendly draw against Argentina, coming on as a substitute to Julian Brandt in the 66th minute. In March 2025, he was recalled to the team by Julian Nagelsmann after being absent for more than five years since his last appearance against the Czech Republic. Amiri scored his first senior national team goal on 7 September 2025 in a World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland.

Personal life

Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen to Afghan parents. His cousin Zubayr Amiri and brother Nauwid Amiri also play football.
Amiri is sponsored by American sportswear supplier Nike.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
17 September 2025RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany92–13–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Germany U21
Individual