Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Mats Hummels Biography and Timeline

Follow Mats Hummels through 5 dated historical records for Germany.

Mats Hummels, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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2009–2024Years on this page

2009

Permanent Dortmund Transfer

Defender · Dortmund · Sport / Football

Completes a permanent move from Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund after an initial loan and becomes an integral part of the defence.

Hummels Establishes Dortmund Partnership

Defender · Dortmund · Sport / Football

Hummels grows into a key central defender under Klopp, combining anticipation with precise forward passing.

2011

Hummels League Champion Under Klopp

Defender · Dortmund · Sport / Football

Hummels marshals the centre of defence as Borussia Dortmund win their first Bundesliga title under Klopp.

2014

World Cup Winner

Defender · Rio de Janeiro · Sport / Football

Mats Hummels anchors Germany’s central defence during the 2014 final. His aerial strength and careful distribution help the European team withstand Argentina’s fast attacks.

2024

Paris Champions League Semifinal Header

Defender · Paris · Sport / Football

Heads in the only goal of the away leg against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Dortmund’s place in the Champions League final.

Records, sources and methodology

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