Jeremy Toljan

Jeremy Isaiah Richard Toljan (born 8 August 1994) is a German professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Sassuolo.

Club career
On 5 October 2013, Toljan made his debut for 1899 Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga game against 1. FSV Mainz 05. He played the full game, which ended in a 2–2 draw.

In the summer of 2017 Toljan signed a five-year deal with Borussia Dortmund.

In January 2019, Toljan signed a six-month loan deal with Celtic.

In July 2019, Sassuolo announced the signing of Toljan on two seasons-long loan deal. On 1 July 2021, Toljan moved to Sassuolo on a permanent transfer.

International career
Toljan has played for German national teams at various age levels. He is also eligible to play for both the United States and Croatia; Toljan has he rejected approaches from both teams to maintain eligibility for Germany.

He was part of the squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where Germany won the silver medal.

Personal life
He was born in Stuttgart to an African American father and a Croatian mother. His father, who was an artist, died before he was born.

Honours
Celtic
 * Scottish Premiership: 2018–19
 * Scottish Cup: 2018–19

Germany
 * Summer Olympic Games Silver Medal: 2016
 * UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2017

Individual
 * UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017