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My Take
Leon Goretzka strikes me as the thinking man's powerhouse midfielder. At 189 cm with that famously imposing physique, he could coast on sheer athleticism, but what I appreciate is the intelligence and timing layered on top of the muscle. His path earns respect too: a homegrown start at Bochum, over a hundred Bundesliga games hardening him at Schalke, then the jump to Bayern Munich in 2018. That's a proper climb, not a handout. His late surges into the box make him a real goal threat from deep. Add his willingness to speak his mind off the pitch, and you've got a substantial, principled professional.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leon Goretzka
- Name (Japanese)
- レオン・ゴレツカ
- Reading
- れおん・ごれつか
- Born
- February 6, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Leon Goretzka born?
Born February 6, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Leon Goretzka from?
Leon Goretzka is from Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Germany.
What does Leon Goretzka do?
Leon Goretzka works as association football player.
How tall is Leon Goretzka?
Leon Goretzka is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.