German football profiles: Christoph Hemlein and Kevin Müller

Profiles of former and current German professional footballers highlight different career trajectories and challenges within the sport.

Christoph Hemlein, a former striker who played in the Bundesliga for VfB Stuttgart and achieved success with Arminia Bielefeld, has since retired from professional football. He reflects on his career highlights, including winning the 3. Liga title, and expresses a critical view of the modern football business.

Goalkeeper Kevin Müller, a long-time veteran of 1. FC Heidenheim, recently moved to FC Schalke 04 following a public dispute with his former club. The conflict arose in the summer of 2025 when Heidenheim appointed Diant Ramaj as the starting goalkeeper. Müller denied claims that he had requested a transfer, eventually joining Schalke 04 as a permanent player after an initial loan period.