Joey Müller
German footballer (born 2000)
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Joey Paul Müller (born 30 August 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joey Paul Müller[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Gütersloh, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Roda JC | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Gütersloher TV | ||
| 2011–2019 | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Wuppertaler SV | 55 | (2) |
| 2021–2024 | Schalke 04 II | 82 | (6) |
| 2023 | Schalke 04 | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Roda JC | 79 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 April 2026 | |||
Career
Early years
Born in Gütersloh, Müller starting playing youth football for local amateur club Gütersloher TV, before joining Arminia Bielefeld's youth academy in 2011.[3] He made 26 appearance in the Under 17 Bundesliga and 20 appearances in the Under 19 Bundesliga for Die Arminen, scoring a total of two goals.[4] In 2019, he was promoted to the first-team squad competing in 2. Bundesliga and was immediately sent on a two-season loan to Regionalliga West side Wuppertaler SV.[5] As a first-team regular for this club, he was part of the team winning the Lower Rhine Cup in 2021.[6]
Schalke 04
On 30 April 2021, Müller was announced as Schalke 04's new signing ahead of the 2021–22 season, joining their reserve team.[7] There, he grew into a starter for the team in Regionalliga West. As a result, he signed a contract extension with the club in June 2023, keeping him at Schalke until 2024.[8]
Müller made his first team debut for Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga in a 2–0 defeat against Holstein Kiel on 25 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute for Thomas Ouwejan.[9]
Roda JC
On 30 January 2024, Müller signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.[10][11] He made his debut for the club on 5 February, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Jong AZ.[12][13] In the following game on 9 February, Müller scored a brace after coming on as a late substitute, helping Roda to a 4–1 victory against Dordrecht.[14][15]
Style of play
Müller is a versatile left-footer, capable of excelling both as a left-back and in midfield. His adaptability on the pitch allows him to seamlessly transition between defensive and more advanced roles. Wuppertaler SV's former sporting director, Karsten Hutwelker, envisioned Müller as a key player in central midfield, particularly in the role just in front of the defense. Later on, he transitioned to a left-back position, contributing with both goals and assists.[10][16]
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 October 2024[1]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wuppertaler SV | 2019–20 | Regionalliga West | 22 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Regionalliga West | 33 | 2 | — | — | 33 | 2 | |||
| Total | 55 | 2 | — | — | 55 | 2 | ||||
| Schalke 04 II | 2021–22 | Regionalliga West | 35 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | Regionalliga West | 30 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga West | 17 | 5 | — | — | 17 | 5 | |||
| Total | 82 | 6 | — | — | 82 | 6 | ||||
| Schalke 04 | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Roda JC | 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 15 | 4 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | ||
| Total | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 165 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 168 | 12 | ||
- Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs