Joey Müller

Joey Paul Müller (born 30 August 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.^[1]

Joey Müller

Personal information
Full name	Joey Paul Müller[1]
Date of birth	(2000-08-30) 30 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Gütersloh, Germany
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Position(s)	Left-back, midfielder
Team information
Current team	Roda JC
Number	2
Youth career
0000–2011	Gütersloher TV
2011–2019	Arminia Bielefeld
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Wuppertaler SV	55	(2)
2021–2024	Schalke 04 II	82	(6)
2023	Schalke 04	1	(0)
2024–	Roda JC	42	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 May 2025

Career

Early years

Born in Gütersloh, Müller starting playing youth football for local amateur club Gütersloher TV, before joining Arminia Bielefeld's youth academy in 2011.^[3] He made 26 appearance in the Under 17 Bundesliga and 20 appearances in the Under 19 Bundesliga for Die Arminen, scoring a total of two goals.^[4] In 2019, he was promoted to the first-team squad competing in 2. Bundesliga and was immediately sent on a two-season loan to Regionalliga West side Wuppertaler SV.^[5] As a first-team regular for this club, he was part of the team winning the Lower Rhine Cup in 2021.^[6]

Schalke 04

On 30 April 2021, Müller was announced as Schalke 04's new signing ahead of the 2021–22 season, joining their reserve team.^[7] There, he grew into a starter for the team in Regionalliga West. As a result, he signed a contract extension with the club in June 2023, keeping him at Schalke until 2024.^[8]

Müller made his first team debut for Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga in a 2–0 defeat against Holstein Kiel on 25 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute for Thomas Ouwejan.^[9]

Roda JC

On 30 January 2024, Müller signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.^[10][11] He made his debut for the club on 5 February, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Jong AZ.^[12][13] In the following game on 9 February, Müller scored a brace after coming on as a late substitute, helping Roda to a 4–1 victory against Dordrecht.^[14][15]

Style of play

Müller is a versatile left-footer, capable of excelling both as a left-back and in midfield. His adaptability on the pitch allows him to seamlessly transition between defensive and more advanced roles. Wuppertaler SV's former sporting director, Karsten Hutwelker, envisioned Müller as a key player in central midfield, particularly in the role just in front of the defense. Later on, he transitioned to a left-back position, contributing with both goals and assists.^[10][16]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 October 2024^[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wuppertaler SV	2019–20	Regionalliga West	22	0	—		—		22	0
	2020–21	Regionalliga West	33	2	—		—		33	2
	Total		55	2	—		—		55	2
Schalke 04 II	2021–22	Regionalliga West	35	1	—		—		35	1
	2022–23	Regionalliga West	30	0	—		—		30	0
	2023–24	Regionalliga West	17	5	—		—		17	5
	Total		82	6	—		—		82	6
Schalke 04	2023–24	2. Bundesliga	1	0	0	0	—		1	0
Roda JC	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	15	4	—		2[a]	0	17	4
	2024–25	Eerste Divisie	12	0	1	0	—		13	0
	Total		27	4	1	0	2	0	30	4
Career total			165	12	1	0	2	0	168	12

1. Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs