Joshua Kimmich Named New Captain of Germany's National Football Team
Coach Julian Nagelsmann appoints Kimmich, with Rüdiger and Havertz as vice-captains, ahead of Nations League fixtures.
- Joshua Kimmich succeeds Ilkay Gundogan as Germany's captain following Gundogan's retirement.
- Kimmich, a Bayern Munich midfielder, has 91 international caps and extensive leadership experience.
- Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger and Arsenal's Kai Havertz named as vice-captains.
- Marc-André ter Stegen confirmed as Germany's new starting goalkeeper, replacing Manuel Neuer.
- Germany prepares for upcoming Nations League matches against Hungary and the Netherlands.