Julian Niehues
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Münster, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 1. FC Heidenheim | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Preußen Münster | ||
| 2018–2020 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Borussia Mönchengladbach II | 39 | (5) |
| 2021–2024 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 72 | (4) |
| 2024– | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 April 2026 | |||
Julian Niehues (born 17 April 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays midfielder for Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim.
Born in Münster,[1] Niehues attended Annette-Gymnasium before spending the final year of his education at Gymnasium Rheindahlen, whilst boarding at Borussia Mönchengladbach.[2]
Career
Niehaus played youth football for Preußen Münster before joining Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2018 on a three-year contract, with Niehues joining their under-18 team for two seasons before being promoted to their reserve team.[2][3] He made his senior debut for Borussia Mönchengladbach II on 12 September 2020 in a 2–0 win over SV Rödinghausen in the Regionalliga West.[4] He scored 5 goals in 39 appearances across the 2020–21 season,[4] but was released at the end of the season.[5] In June 2021, Niehues signed for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 3. Liga.[6]
On 21 March 2024, Niehues signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim, effective in July 2024.[7] On 10 January 2026, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 2–2 draw with 1. FC Köln.[8]
Style of play
Niehues plays primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a centre-back.[6]
