Tom Bischof (; born 28 June 2005) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or full-back for club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team.
Club career TSG Hoffenheim Bischof joined TSG Hoffenheim academy from TSV Amorbach in 2015, and made his professional debut for the senior team in the Bundesliga on 19 March 2022 in the 3–0 away loss against Hertha BSC at 16 years and 264 days of age, becoming Hoffenheim's youngest ever player. On 23 November 2024, he would net his first professional goal in a 4–3 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, scoring from a free-kick.
On 21 January 2025, Bischof agreed to join Bayern Munich after the 2024–25 season, letting his contract at TSG Hoffenheim expire, signing a four-year contract through June 2029. On 30 January, Bischof scored his first ever goal in European competitions, in Hoffenheim's 4–3 victory over Anderlecht in the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League league phase, also assisting. He ended his final Bundesliga season at Hoffenheim with 5 goals and 2 assists. Eventually, Bayern would pay a low six-digit fee to Hoffenheim to already secure his services at the Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich On 24 June 2025, Bischof made his debut for Bayern Munich, starting against Benfica during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. With Bayern, he would reach the quarter-final, getting knocked out by PSG. On 13 September, he would make his Bayern-debut in the Bundesliga as a substitute in a 5–0 win over HSV. Four days later, Bischof made his debut in the Champions League, being subbed on in a 3–1 win over Chelsea. On 26 September, he'd start for the first time and play full 90 minutes in a 4–0 victory to Werder Bremen, registering his first goal contribution by assisting Konrad Laimer. On 4 November, he'd be subbed on at half time after a red card by Luis Díaz, playing the full second half in a 2–1 win over PSG in the UCL. On 21 January 2026, he'd be in the starting line-up in the Champions League for the first time, playing full 90 minutes in a 2–0 win over Union SG.
On 4 April 2026, he scored his first two competitive goals for Bayern in an away victory over Freiburg, scoring a goal in the 81st minute and in extra time to tie the match 2–2. Bayern would go on and win 3–2 after another goal in extra time. Three days later, he'd feature in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in a 2–1 away victory, getting subbed on for Luis Díaz in extra-time. However, he would miss the second leg a week later after tearing his muscle fibre prior to the game, which Bayern won 4–3. On 16 May, the final matchday, he'd score a goal in a 5–1 win over Köln. Mostly being used as a left-back, he'd end his season with three goals and assists, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup.
International career Bischof has represented Germany at various youth levels, ranging from under-16 to under-20.
In June 2025, he was called up to the German senior team for the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals by Julian Nagelsmann, making his debut against France. Later that month he rejected a call-up into the Germany squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, in order to travel to the Club World Cup with Bayern.
In September 2025, he was called up to the under-21 team for the first time for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers. On 14 November, he'd captain his side and score his first goals in a 6–0 away victory over Malta, scoring from long range thrice.
On 17 September 2026, he was called up by both Germany coach Jürgen Klopp as well as under-21 coach Antonio di Salvo for the upcoming 2026–27 UEFA Nations League match-ups as well as the Euro under-21 qualifiers, being available for the first two qualifying matches against Latvia and Malta for the under-21 side, and the Nations League matchday three and four matches against Serbia and Greece for the senior team.
On 1 October, he would start for the first time for Germany in a 2–0 win over Serbia in the Allianz Arena, scoring his first goal after an assist from Florian Wirtz.
Style of play Bischof is a left-footed box-to-box midfielder who primarily plays as a central midfielder, but can also be deployed as a defensive, attacking or wide midfielder. Thanks to his variability, he's also frequently used as a full-back, mostly on the left flank, by Vincent Kompany. Due to his playing style, variability and mentality, he has publicly been hailed as the successor of Joshua Kimmich or Leon Goretzka at Bayern Munich.
Personal life Born in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Bischof is of Banat Swabian origin through his paternal grandmother, an ethnic German people spread across south-east Europe. His grandmother Elisabeth Bischof (née Schmelzer), was born in Cenad, Romania and fled with her family from the Soviet occupation in 1944. She would settle in Amorbach, Bavaria and marry Manfred Bischof, Tom's grandfather and give birth to his father Thomas Bischof.
Bischof is in a relationship with Josefine Scholl, who is the daughter of former Bayern Munich and Germany player Mehmet Scholl.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTSG Hoffenheim2021–22Bundesliga1000——102022–23Bundesliga11030——1402023–24Bundesliga13010——1402024–25Bundesliga3152081—416Total5656081—706TSG Hoffenheim II2022–23Regionalliga Südwest11———112023–24Regionalliga Südwest184———184Total195———195Bayern Munich2024–25Bundesliga———10102025–26Bundesliga26310100103832026–27Bundesliga4011101071Total3032111030464Career total10413811913013415
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGermany202510202621Total31
Scores and results list Germany's tally first, score column indicates score after each Bischof goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Tom BischofNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 1 October 2026 Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany 2 1–0 2–0 2026–27 UEFA Nations League A
Honours Bayern Munich Bundesliga: 2025–26 DFB-Pokal: 2025–26 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: 2025, 2026
Individual Fritz Walter Medal U19 Gold: 2024
References
External links Profile at the FC Bayern Munich website