Max Schmitt (footballer)

Max-Joseph Schmitt (born 18 January 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.

Early life
Schmitt grew up in Milbertshofen-Am Hart, Germany. He joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich at the age of eleven on 2017.

Club career
Schmitt is a youth product of his childhood hometown club TSV Milbertshofen.

He received his first call-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for their first UEFA Champions League group stage match on 20 September 2023, against English Premier League club Manchester United. Schmitt was an unused substitute for the 4–3 home win.

On 22 September 2023, he made his professional debut for Bayern Munich II during a 3–2 win Regionalliga Bayern match over FV Illertissen.

Schmitt received his second call-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for a 4–0 away win DFB Pokal match against SC Preußen Münster on 26 September 2023, as an unused substitute.

He was called-up a third time with the Bayern Munich senior team for their first UEFA Champions League round of 16 match on 14 February 2024, against Italian Serie A club Lazio. However, Schmitt was an unused substitute again for the 1–0 away loss.

International career
Schmitt represented Germany internationally at youth level. He helped the Germany national under-17 football team win the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Style of play
Schmitt is known for his reflexes and ability to use his feet. He is also known for his leadership ability.

Honours
International
 * Germany U17
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2023


 * FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2023