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Julian Niehues (born 17 April 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 3. Liga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Julian Niehues

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-04-17) 17 April 2001 (age 21)
Place of birth	Münster, Germany
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	1. FC Kaiserslautern
Number	16
Youth career
0000–2018	Preußen Münster
2018–2020	Borussia Mönchengladbach
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Borussia Mönchengladbach II	39	(5)
2021–	1. FC Kaiserslautern	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:27, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

Early life and education

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]

Style of play

Niehues plays primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a centre-back.[6]

References

External links

• Julian Niehues at Soccerway

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