Leon Goretzka
BayernCM
Creative Playmaker
Feb 6, 1995 (31)
Right
6'2"
181 lb
Departs Bayern as free agent
Goretzka is currently a free agent after his contract with Bayern Munich expired on June 30, with no destination yet confirmed.
Analysis: Bayern announced back in January that Goretzka's contract would not be renewed, ending an eight-year stint that included seven Bundesliga titles, a Champions League triumph, and a key role in the club's 2020 sextuple. He fell down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany this season but returned to a regular role late on due to injuries to Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joao Palhinha, finishing the campaign with 48 appearances, five goals, and five assists. As of now he remains unattached, and it is still unclear which club, if any, will meet his terms.
Two shots from bench
Goretzka registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.
Analysis: Goretzka would appear from the bench for Germany on Monday and would play 75 minutes due to the match going to extra time. He would record a cross, a chance created and two crosses, as Germany was not able to find the winner. Goretzka ends the World Cup without earning a single start in favor of Felix Nmecha, playing only 97 minutes at the 2026 World Cup.
Another World Cup appearance
Goretzka is set for another World Cup with Germany and will likely be a starter in the midfield.
Analysis: Goretzka is gearing up for his fourth World Cup this summer, as the midfielder joins Germany and is set to play a key role. The more defensively minded midfielder will likely occupy a starting role in that portion of the midfield, set to start alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic. As a veteran presence in a relatively young squad, he will be tasked with keeping a cool head in the midfield, seeing the ball at his feet to start most attacks from the back. After a successful season with Bayern Munich that saw him earn five goals and three assists in 31 league appearances (25 starts), he should see a few chances to notch a goal contribution, although he will mainly be the anchor in their midfield.
Assists with lone chance created
Goretzka had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Saturday's 5-1 win over Koln.
Analysis: Goretzka set up Harry Kane in the 69th minute assisting Bayern's fourth goal. The midfielder ends the season with 25 starts across 31 appearances while combining for eight goal involvements.
Scores brace
Goretzka scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Heidenheim.
Analysis: Goretzka scored a pair of goals during Saturday's draw. The midfielder got the starting in an attacking role and did well, scoring twice and creating a chance. It was a rotated squad with eyes on Champions League action, but Goretzka still had the quality to be a difference-maker, even if the match ended in a draw.
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