Maximilian Schmid

Maximilian Schmid
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-03-05) 5 March 2003
Place of birth Ranstadt, Germany[1]
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Erzgebirge Aue
Number 39
Youth career
–2016 FSV Frankfurt
2016–2018 Mainz 05
2018–2022 1. FC Köln
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2025 1. FC Köln II 45 (15)
2022–2025 1. FC Köln 0 (0)
2023–2024 → Roda JC (loan) 33 (6)
2025– Erzgebirge Aue 19 (1)
International career
2018 Germany U15 1 (1)
2018 Germany U16 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 October 2025

Maximilian Schmid (born 5 March 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for 3. Liga club Erzgebirge Aue.

Club career

1. FC Köln

Schmid progressed through the FSV Frankfurt and Mainz 05 academies, before moving to the youth department of 1. FC Köln in 2018.[3] There, he made 24 appearances in the Under 17 Bundesliga, 18 appearances in the Under 19 Bundesliga, and two appearances in the 2021–22 edition of the UEFA Youth League, scoring a total of 17 goals across Cologne's youth teams.[4] He won the Under 17 Bundesliga title with the club in 2019, beating the Borussia Dortmund under-17 team 3–2 in the final.[5]

In the summer of 2022, he was included in the second team roster, competing in the Regionalliga West.[6] He also extended his contract until 2024. During the 2022–23 season, he was also part of the first-team matchday squad for two Bundesliga games, without making an appearance. On 27 October 2022, Schmid made his professional debut, replacing Linton Maina in the 90th minute of a 1–0 away victory against 1. FC Slovácko in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage.[1][7]

Roda JC (loan)

On 8 August 2023, Schmid was sent on a one-season loan to Dutch second division club Roda JC.[8] At the same time, his contract with Die Geißböcke was extended until 2025.[9] He made his competitive debut for the club on the first matchday of the season, starting in a 4–1 home win over Helmond Sport on 11 August.[10] On 9 September, he scored his first goal for De Koempels, helping his side to a 3–1 away victory against NAC Breda.[11]

Erzgebirge Aue

On 30 January 2025, Schmid joined Erzgebirge Aue of the 3. Liga.[12] He debuted two days later, coming on for Omar Sijarić in the 77th minute of a 2–1 defeat away to Dynamo Dresden.[13] A syndesmosis injury in mid-April ended his 2024–25 campaign early.[14][15]

Schmid scored his first Aue goal on 30 August 2025, making it 2–1 in a 4–1 loss away to 1. FC Saarbrücken.[16]

International career

In the 2018, Schmid played a total of three matches for the Germany under-15 and under-16 teams, scoring one goal.[17]

Career statistics

As of match played 5 October 2025[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1. FC Köln II 2021–22 Regionalliga West 1 0 — — — 1 0
2022–13 Regionalliga West 29 13 — — — 29 13
2024–25 Regionalliga West 15 2 — — — 15 2
Total 45 15 — — — 45 15
1. FC Köln 2022–23 Bundesliga 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 — 1 0
Roda JC (loan) 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 33 6 0 0 — 1[b] 0 34 6
Erzgebirge Aue 2024–25 3. Liga 10 0 0 0 — — 10 0
2025–26 3. Liga 9 1 0 0 — — 10 0
Total 19 1 0 0 — — 19 1
Career total 97 22 0 0 1 0 1 0 99 22
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa Conference League
  2. ^ Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

References

  1. ^ a b Nickolaus, Michael (31 October 2022). "Profi-Debüt im Europapokal: Die verrückte Woche eines Wetterauer Stürmers". Frankfurter Neue Presse (in German). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Maximilian Schmid". bundesliga.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. ^ Josten, Robin (7 November 2022). "1. FC Köln: Maximilian Schmid – Top-Talent mit Torriecher". 24rhein (in German). Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Maximilian Schmid » Club matches". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Borussia Dortmund U 17 - 1. FC Köln U 17, 2:3, Meisterschaft 2019 Finale". DFB Datencenter (in German). Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Maxi Schmid aus Ranstadt mit dem Profi-Kader im Trainingslager". Frankfurter Neue Presse (in German). 2 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Dank Duda: Köln siegt bei Slovacko und hat ein Endspiel gegen Nizza". kicker (in German). 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Maximilian Schmid nieuwe spits Roda JC". Roda JC Kerkrade (Press release) (in Dutch). 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Maximilian Schmid per Leihe zu Roda Kerkrade". 1. FC Köln (Press release) (in German). 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  10. ^ Schreurs, Joost (11 August 2023). "Nieuwkomers bezorgen Roda JC verdiende zege". 1limburg (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Roda JC weer koploper dankzij overwinning bij NAC Breda". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 9 September 2023. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  12. ^ "FCE verpflichtet Maximilian Schmid" [FCE sign Maximilian Schmid] (in German). FC Erzgebirge Aue. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  13. ^ "Kother serviert und vollstreckt: Dynamo gewinnt Sachsenderby". Kicker (in German). 1 February 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  14. ^ "Saison-Aus für Maxim Burghardt und Maxi Schmid" [Season over for Maxim Burghardt and Maxi Schmid]. FC Erzgebirge Aue (in German). 14 April 2025. Archived from the original on 12 July 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  15. ^ "Zwei "Hiobsbotschaften": Saison-Aus für Aues Burghardt und Schmid" [Two major blows: Season over for Aue's Burghardt and Schmid]. kicker (in German). 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Pick unaufhaltsam: Saarbrücken schlägt Aue deutlich" [Pick unstoppable as Saarbrücken ease past Aue]. kicker (in German). 30 August 2025. Archived from the original on 13 September 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Maximilian Schmid – Spielerprofil". DFB Datencenter (in German). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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