Biography
Who is Nadiem Amiri?
Family and Early Life
Nadiem Amiri was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany. His family originally comes from Kabul, Afghanistan. They left their home country in 1988 because of the Soviet-Afghan War. Nadiem grew up in a household that values their Afghan heritage while rejecting specific ethnic labels, as his father Nazir Amiri has publicly stated.
He is multilingual and speaks German, Dari, and English fluently. Football runs in the family, as his cousin Zubayr Amiri and his brother Nauwid Amiri are also active in the sport.
Club Career Progression
Nadiem started his career at TSG Hoffenheim in 2012 after moving from Waldhof Mannheim. He stepped onto the field for his first Bundesliga match on 7 February 2015 during a loss to VfL Wolfsburg. By November of that same year, he secured his first goal for the club against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
He later helped his team achieve a victory in the UEFA Europa League by scoring against İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. In October 2017. He eventually signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim that lasted until 2020.
Transitions and Mainz 05
In July 2019, the athlete moved to Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal. He spent time in Italy on loan with Genoa starting in January 2022. During the 2022-23 season, he appeared in 36 matches across different competitions and managed to score four league goals. A potential transfer to Leeds United in August 2023 did not succeed.
Shortly after, he signed a contract with Mainz 05 on 31 January 2024. This deal keeps him with the club for two and a half years.
International Football
Nadiem Amiri represented Germany at various youth levels. He played for the under-21 squad starting in March 2016 and helped the team win the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship after defeating Spain. He also participated in the Tokyo Olympics, where he scored against Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
He made his senior international debut on 9 October 2019 against Argentina. Following a break from the squad, Julian Nagelsmann recalled him in March 2025. He scored a goal against Northern Ireland in September 2025 and earned a spot on the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster.
Personal Life and Achievements
He married Nele Kracht in 2023, and the couple has two sons together. Aside from his work on the field, he maintains a professional partnership with the sportswear brand Nike.
His individual achievements include earning the Bundesliga Goal of the Month award in January 2021. He was also named to the VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign.
Birthday and age
Nadiem Amiri was born on October 27, 1996, which makes Nadiem 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Nadiem shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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