Versatile Bayern Munich player Joshua Kimmich has been named Germany s Player of the Year for 2017.
The 22-year-old had a breakthrough year, forcing his way into the Bayern team and helping a young Germany squad to glory at the Confederations Cup.
Kimmich s emergence for club and country has helped to fill the gaping void left by the surprise early retirement of Philipp Lahm at the end of last season.
And Kimmich s reward was top spot in the supporter poll for Germany s Player of the Year for 2017, having received more than 20,000 votes.
The fans have voted for Joshua as the Player of the Year 2017
He was followed by Julian and .
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN)
Kimmich played 1,260 minutes for Germany in 2017 and only mi…