Full name Maximilian Thiel 1998–2004 SV Gendorf Burgkirchen Weight 78 kg Number 11 Height 1.87 m | Role Footballer Name Maximilian Thiel | |
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Date of birth (1993-02-03) 3 February 1993 (age 22) Current team 1. FC Union Berlin (#11 / Midfielder) Profiles | ||
Playing position Place of birth Altotting, Germany | ||
2019 Triptis German Cross Country | Maximilian Thiel
Maximilian "Maxi" Thiel (born 3 February 1993) is a German professional footballer who plays for German club 1. FC Heidenheim in the 2. Bundesliga.
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- 2019 Triptis German Cross Country Maximilian Thiel
- Maximilian thiel vor dem spiel gegen den vfb stuttgart
- Wacker Burghausen
- 1 FC Kln
- Union Berlin
- 1 FC Heidenheim
- International career
- Playing style
- References
Maximilian thiel vor dem spiel gegen den vfb stuttgart
Wacker Burghausen
A product of the Wacker Burghausen youth academy, Thiel made his professional debut in August 2010 at the age of 17 in the 3. Liga against Rot Weiss Ahlen under coach Mario Basler. In October of the same year he signed his first professional contract. In the following years he developed into a regular then a key player and eventually into one of the most sought-after talents of the 3. Liga. He made a total 76 appearances for the club.
1. FC Köln
At the start of the 2013–2014 season he moved to then 2. Bundesliga team 1. FC Köln and at the end of the season the club won the 2. Bundesliga championship and got promoted to the Bundesliga.
Union Berlin
During the summer transfer window in 2014 he moved to Union Berlin on loan. Thiel established himself in the starting line-up instantly and evolved into a key player. After a successful one-year loan deal, Union Berlin signed him on a two-year contract until 2017. In October 2015, he was appointed as vice-captain and made a member of the team committee.
In February 2016, he sustained an injury which kept him out of action for a long time. In his time at the club, he played 33 matches scoring 7 goals and assisting 7 times.
1. FC Heidenheim
In May 2017, Thiel's signing of a two-year contract was announced by league rivals 1. FC Heidenheim.
International career
He has been capped for Germany national under-20 team nine teams, scoring four goals.
Playing style
At the beginning of his career he played more as a central midfielder, before switching onto the wing where he now plays as a left winger. Besides his good technique and pace, the left-footed attacker is known for his powerful shot.