Somehow, for all his plaudits, it still feels as if Kimmich‘s endeavours for Bayern over the years have sometimes managed to fly under the radar. This season, however, coach Kompany has thrust the Germany captain back into the limelight by providing him the freedom to pull the strings from a deep-lying midfield position.
Bayern’s vice-captain has helped steer the record champions to their 33rd Bundesliga title – his ninth in 10 years at the club. Additionally, with periods of prolonged absence from club captain Manuel Neuer, the Bayern No.6 has relished the added responsibility that comes with donning the armband. But it’s not the armband that makes the leader, and Kimmich knows that more than most.
