Max-Joseph Schmitt (born 18 January 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 3. Liga club Jahn Regensburg. He is a German youth international.
Early life
Schmitt grew up in Milbertshofen-Am Hart, Germany.
Club career Early career Schmitt is a youth product of his childhood hometown club TSV Milbertshofen. He joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich at the age of eleven on 2017.
Bayern Munich He received his first call-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for their first UEFA Champions League group stage match on 20 September 2023, against English Premier League club Manchester United. Schmitt was an unused substitute for the 4–3 home win.
On 22 September 2023, he made his professional debut for Bayern Munich II during a 3–2 win Regionalliga Bayern match over FV Illertissen.
Schmitt received his second call-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for a 4–0 away win DFB Pokal match against SC Preußen Münster on 26 September 2023, as an unused substitute.
He was called-up a third time with the Bayern Munich senior team for their first UEFA Champions League round of 16 match on 14 February 2024, against Italian Serie A club Lazio. However, Schmitt was an unused substitute again for the 1–0 away loss.
In the 2024–25 season, he was the third goalkeeper for most of the Champions League league phase, as well as two Bundesliga games, also not making a field appearance.
Schmitt was called-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for a friendly match on 6 January 2025, after the 2024 winter break concluded, in which he substituted Daniel Peretz at the 71st minute of a 6–0 win over Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg.https://fcbayern.com/en/matches/profis/friendly/2024-2025/testspiel-fc-red-bull-salzburg-fc-bayern-06-01-25/news
Loan to SSV Ulm On 1 July 2025, he joined 3. Liga club SSV Ulm on loan for the 2025–26 season.
Jahn Regensburg On 23 June 2026, Schmitt moved to 3. Liga club Jahn Regensburg permanently, ahead of the 2026–27 season.
International career
Schmitt represented Germany internationally at youth level. He helped the Germany national under-17 football team win the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBayern Munich II2023–24Regionalliga Bayern50——502024–25Regionalliga Bayern200——200Total250——250Bayern Munich2023–24Bundesliga000000002024–25Bundesliga00000000Total00000000SSV Ulm (loan)2025–263. Liga1100030140Jahn Regensburg2026–273. Liga00—0000Career total3600030390 Notes
Style of play
Schmitt is known for his reflexes and ability to use his feet. He is also known for his leadership ability.
Honours
Bayern Munich Bundesliga: 2024–25
International Germany U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2023
Individual UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2023
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