Christoph Zimmermann (born 12 January 1993) is a German former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career Early career Zimmermann joined Borussia Dortmund II in 2014 from Borussia Mönchengladbach. He made his professional debut in the 3. Liga on 26 July 2014 against Rot-Weiß Erfurt.
Norwich City On 15 June 2017, Zimmerman agreed to join English club Norwich City on a two-year deal when his contract expired at Borussia Dortmund II on 1 July 2017. Zimmermann made his debut for Norwich City in a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 5 August 2017. He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2–2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 21 February 2018. He lifted the Championship title on 5 May 2019 at Villa Park after a 2–1 win for Norwich sealed their return to the Premier League.
Zimmermann made his Premier League debut for Norwich against West Ham United on 31 August 2019 in a 2–0 loss.
Darmstadt On 20 July 2022, Zimmermann signed a three-year contract with German second-tier club Darmstadt 98 in an undisclosed transfer.
Retirement On 25 November 2025, Zimmermann announced his retirement from football, aged 32.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBorussia Mönchengladbach II2011–12Regionalliga West50———502012–13192———1922013–14281———281Total523———523Borussia Dortmund II2014–153. Liga270———2702015–16Regionalliga West292———2922016–17290———290Total852———852Norwich City2017–18Championship3912040—4512018–194021041—4532019–20Premier League1702010—2002020–21Championship2201010—2402021–22Premier League301010—50Total121370111001394Darmstadt 982022–232. Bundesliga31020——3302023–24Bundesliga19010——2002024–252. Bundesliga1010——20Total51010——20Career total3098110111003319
Honours Norwich City EFL Championship: 2018–19, 2020–21
Darmstadt 98 2. Bundesliga runner-up: 2022–23
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