Christoph Zimmermann
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 Zimmermann playing for Norwich City in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christoph Zimmermann[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Düsseldorf, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SC Düsseldorf-West | |||
| 2006–2012 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Borussia Mönchengladbach II | 52 | (3) |
| 2014–2017 | Borussia Dortmund II | 85 | (2) |
| 2017–2022 | Norwich City | 121 | (3) |
| 2022–2025 | Darmstadt 98 | 51 | (0) |
| Total | 309 | (8) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Christoph Zimmermann (born 12 January 1993) is a German former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Early career
Zimmermann joined Borussia Dortmund II in 2014 from Borussia Mönchengladbach. He made his professional debut in the 3. Liga on 26 July 2014 against Rot-Weiß Erfurt.[2]
Norwich City
On 15 June 2017, Zimmerman agreed to join English club Norwich City on a two-year deal when his contract expired at Borussia Dortmund II on 1 July 2017.[3] Zimmermann made his debut for Norwich City in a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 5 August 2017.[4] He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2–2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 21 February 2018.[5] He lifted the Championship title on 5 May 2019 at Villa Park after a 2–1 win for Norwich sealed their return to the Premier League.[6]
Zimmermann made his Premier League debut for Norwich against West Ham United on 31 August 2019 in a 2–0 loss.[7]
Darmstadt
On 20 July 2022, Zimmermann signed a three-year contract with German second-tier club Darmstadt 98 in an undisclosed transfer.[8]
Retirement
On 25 November 2025, Zimmermann announced his retirement from football, aged 32.[9]
