Tarek Buchmann

Tarek Noah Buchmann (born 28 February 2005) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.

Club career Early career Born in Dillingen an der Donau, Buchmann started playing football with German side FC Lauingen at a young age. He then joined the youth academy of his hometown club FC Augsburg.

Bayern Munich On 16 June 2023, Buchmann was promoted to the senior squad of Bundesliga club Bayern Munich after signing his first professional contract until 2026.

On 29 August 2023, he made his professional debut in a Regionalliga Bayern match, starting the game for Bayern Munich II against DJK Vilzing which ended on a 3–2 defeat. In the 2023–24 season, he sustained recurring muscular injuries which forced him to miss the first half of the campaign. In February 2024, he sustained another torn muscle for the fourth time in seven months which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

Loan to 1. FC Nürnberg On 5 August 2025, Buchmann moved on a one-year loan to 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg for the 2025–26 season. He made his debut with the club on 14 March 2026, starting for a 3–2 away win 2. Bundesliga match against Holstein Kiel.

International career He has represented Germany internationally at youth level.

Style of play Buchmann is right-footed, operates as a defender and is known for his speed. Mainly a centre-back, he can also be deployed as a right-back.

Personal life Buchmann was born to a Togolese father and German mother.

Career statistics

Honours

Bayern Munich Bundesliga: 2024–25

Individual Fritz Walter Medal U17 Bronze: 2022