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Nadiem Amiri

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nadiem Amiri is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Germany national team. Born in Ludwigshafen am Rhein in 1996, he is of Afghan descent and has represented Germany at senior international level since 2019.

Early life and background

Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen am Rhein in western Germany. He is of Afghan descent, with family roots traced to parents who fled Afghanistan in the 1980s.

Club career

Amiri came through youth football in Germany before developing at TSG Hoffenheim. He later joined Bayer Leverkusen and, by 2024, was playing for Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.

International career

Amiri made his senior debut for Germany in October 2019. After a period away from the squad, he returned to the national team in 2025.

Playing style

He is used mainly as a central or attacking midfielder. Sources describe him as a technically skilled, mobile player capable of operating in deeper creative roles.

Key facts

  • Born in Ludwigshafen am Rhein on 27 October 1996.
  • Plays primarily as a midfielder, including attacking midfield roles.
  • Represents Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Germany national team.
  • Has Afghan family roots; his parents fled Afghanistan in the 1980s.
  • Developed as a youth player at clubs including Kaiserslautern, Waldhof Mannheim and Hoffenheim.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nadiem Amiri?
He is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mainz 05 and the Germany national team.
When was Nadiem Amiri born?
He was born on 27 October 1996.
What position does Nadiem Amiri play?
He primarily plays as a midfielder, especially in central or attacking midfield roles.
Which club does Nadiem Amiri play for?
He plays for Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.
What is Nadiem Amiri’s nationality?
He is German and has Afghan family roots.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadiem_Amiri
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, current club, senior Germany career.
  2. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/nadiem-amiri
    Supports: Nationality, birth date, height, weight, current club.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/210818/nadiem-amiri
    Supports: Club, shirt number, position, birth date, nationality.
  4. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/who-is-nadiem-amiri-mainz-germany-nagelsmann-bayer-leverkusen-7354
    Supports: Afghan family background, youth development, senior debut, national team return.
  5. Deutsche Welle — https://www.dw.com/en/nadiem-amiri-surprise-return-to-german-national-soccer-squad/a-71971700
    Supports: Return to Germany squad in 2025 and Mainz club context.