Who Is Joshua Kimmich's Wife Lina? A Professional Volleyball Player & the Germany Star's Biggest Supporter

For the 2026 World Cup, Germany will count on Joshua Kimmich as one of the leaders of the group, and he will make his third appearance at a World Cup.

The Bayern Munich midfielder and right back continues to be a crucial name in the starting lineup and is expected to get many minutes this summer for Germany.

Kimmich played in Germany's previous friendly match that was part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Outside of football, the 31-year-old midfielder has a big family with his wife, Lina Meyer. Kimmich has four children with his partner and has been seen celebrating with them during title wins with Bayern Munich.

What We Know About Joshua Kimmich's Family

Joshua Kimmich is married to Lina Meyer, and the couple got married in 2022. Meyer was a former professional volleyball player who played for the German club VfB Suhl Lotto Thüringen.

The couple met in 2013 when Kimmich was playing for RB Leipzig. After dating for nearly a decade, they officially got married in June 2022.

Meyer is known to be a major supporter of her husband's career, and she made a big sacrifice after stepping away from her professional volleyball career to focus on their growing family.

How Many Children Does Joshua Kimmich Have?

The couple has four children together, with their most recent child reported to be born in 2024.

Their first child together was born in 2019, and their second child was born in 2020. In the same year of their wedding, their third child was born.

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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM.