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Paris Saint-Germain’s João Neves names Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich as an idol
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João Neves, a 21-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, named Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich as his MVP for the Bundesliga. Neves has been instrumental in PSG's success, including their recent Champions League victory.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and FC Bayern München at Millerntor Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves is one of the bright young talents in the game. The 21-year-old was a key part of PSG’s Champions League-winning side a year ago and figures to have a big say in whether the Parisians can repeat the feat.
A Portuguese international, Neves caught the eye last week in PSG’s 2-0 quarterfinals first leg takedown of Liverpool with an assist. And recently, he was asked to name his MVP for each of the top five leagues.
When it came to the Bundesliga? He picked none other than Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich.
“For sure Joshua Kimmich. One of my idols. I try to do a lot of the stuff that he does,” Neves said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Kimmich gets occasional stick from Bayern fans over how influential he truly is in the Vincent Kompany’s midfield. But the man is still a model for others at his position to follow.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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Q&A
Why did João Neves choose Joshua Kimmich as his MVP for the Bundesliga?
João Neves selected Joshua Kimmich as his MVP for the Bundesliga due to Kimmich's exceptional performance and influence in the league.
What recent achievement did João Neves contribute to at Paris Saint-Germain?
João Neves was a key player in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League-winning side last year.
How did João Neves perform in the recent match against Liverpool?
In the recent match against Liverpool, João Neves provided an assist during PSG's 2-0 victory in the quarterfinals first leg.
