Tarek Buchmann

Tarek Noah Buchmann (born 28 February 2005) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.

Early life
Born in Augsburg, Buchmann started playing football with German side FC Lauingen at a young age. He then joined the youth academy of his hometown club FC Augsburg.

Club career
On 16 June 2023, Buchmann was promoted to the senior squad of Bundesliga club Bayern Munich after signing his first professional contract until 2026.

On 29 August 2023, he made his professional debut in a Regionalliga Bayern match, and started in the game for Bayern Munich II against DJK Vilzing which ended on a 3–2 defeat. In the 2023–24 season, he sustained recurring muscular injuries which forced him to miss the first half of the campaign. In February 2024, he sustained another torn muscle for the fourth time in seven months which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

International career
He has represented Germany internationally at youth level.

Style of play
Buchmann mainly operates as a defender and is known for his speed.

Personal life
Buchmann was born to a Togolese father and German mother.

Honours
Individual
 * Fritz Walter Medal U17 Bronze: 2022