After the retirement of several veteran players, including İlkay Gündoğan, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has been named the captain of the Germany national team. Kimmich will be supported by two vice-captains, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz, with Havertz also serving as a third captain. This decision was announced by the German football organization on Monday, with coach Julian Nagelsmann citing Kimmich as the logical successor to Gündoğan. Despite the recent retirements, Nagelsmann has opted for minimal changes in his UEFA Nations League roster.