Overview

• The tribute will take place on September 7 before the World Cup qualifier in Köln.
• DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and sporting director Rudi Völler will lead the presentation.
• Völler described Hummels as a defining figure of a successful era, and Julian Nagelsmann hailed him as a model for a generation of defenders.
• Hummels, 36, won the 2014 World Cup, made 78 appearances with five goals, and last played for Germany in November 2023.
• The national recognition follows his club retirement at AS Roma and a large farewell at Borussia Dortmund, and Florian Wirtz will be honored as Footballer of the Year after the match.