Karim Adeyemi

Personal Details

• Born in Munich, Germany, to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother.
• Grew up playing not only football but also basketball and volleyball, showcasing a diverse sporting background.
• A natural goal scorer with impressive pace and finishing ability, he has consistently been among the top scorers in domestic competitions.

Club Highlights

• Joined Bayern Munich U9 at the age of eight before returning to his first club, TSV Forstenried; later, he spent several years in the academy setup at SpVgg Unterhaching.
• Made a major career move at 16 by joining Salzburg, where he quickly established himself with regular starts and prolific goal-scoring.
• In his first season, he played in 24 of 34 Bundesliga matches despite injury setbacks; in the second half, he was involved in an impressive 11-goal contribution (six goals, five assists).
• Praised for his explosive pace – recording a top speed of 36.7 km/h in a match against Freiburg – and his determination to constantly press forward.
• Although he has finished as runner-up twice (in the Bundesliga in 2023 and in the UEFA Champions League in 2024), he is driven by ambition and the support of a passionate fanbase.
• Deliberately signed a long-term contract until June 30, 2027, motivated by his childhood admiration for the Black & Yellows and a strong belief in Dortmund’s potential to win titles.

National Team Highlights

• Made his first appearance for the Germany senior national team on September 5, 2021, scoring the final goal in a commanding 6-0 win over Armenia during a World Cup qualifier.
• Played a key role in the Germany U21 side, winning the European Championship in 2021, which underscored his emerging international talent.
• Was part of the squad for the 2022 World Cup.
• Continues to be recognized for his speed, clinical finishing, and the ability to create chances, making him a promising asset for Germany's national team going forward.