Maxim Leitsch
Defender - Centre-Back
at 1.FSV Mainz 05
at 1.FSV Mainz 05
1,423 days · joined 2022-07-01
👕100+ Apps
Market value
€1.50m
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
5
clubs played for
14/15
debut season
0.03
goals / match
VfL Bochum
top club · 94 apps
Career highs
€5.00m
peak value · 2022
€3.50m
top transfer fee · 22/23
1
best season · 14/15
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1998-05-18 · 6 players total
182Appearances
5Goals
4Assists
21Yellow cards
0Red cards
68Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Maxim Leitsch |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1998-05-18 (28 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Essen, Germany |
| Citizenship |  Germany |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 189.00 m |
| Current club | 1.FSV Mainz 05 |
| Joined | 2022-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2026-06-30 |
| Agent | Sports360 GmbH |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Jul 2025
25/26 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Apr 2025
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Nov 2024
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2024
24/25 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
16 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2024
Injury: unknown
13 games missed
Nov 2023
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Aug 2023
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Jul 2023
23/24 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
8 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Oct 2022
Injury: unknown
7 games missed
Sep 2022
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2022
22/23 — 1.FSV Mainz 05, 1.FSV Mainz 05 II
12 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
Transfer: VfL Bochum → 1.FSV Mainz 05
22/23 · Transfer · €3.50m
Mar 2022
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Aug 2021
Injury: unknown
13 games missed
Jul 2021
21/22 — VfL Bochum
22 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
20/21 — VfL Bochum
35 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — VfL Bochum
15 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2019
Injury: unknown
48 games missed
Oct 2018
Injury: unknown
14 games missed
Jul 2018
18/19 — VfL Bochum
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2018
Injury: unknown
12 games missed
Jul 2017
17/18 — VfL Bochum
11 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2017
Transfer: VfL Bochum U19 → VfL Bochum
17/18 · Transfer
Dec 2016
Injury: unknown
Jul 2016
16/17 — VfL Bochum, VfL Bochum U19
18 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 — VfL Bochum U19
12 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2015
Transfer: VfL Bochum U17 → VfL Bochum U19
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2014
14/15 — VfL Bochum U17
22 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
Transfer: VfL Bochum Yth. → VfL Bochum U17
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2008
Transfer: Wattensch. Yth. → VfL Bochum Yth.
08/09 · Transfer
Jul 2007
Transfer: ESG 99/06 Yth. → Wattensch. Yth.
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €5.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
1.FSV Mainz 05
10.9%
1.FSV Mainz 05 II
0.0%
VfL Bochum
47.1%
VfL Bochum U19
15.7%
VfL Bochum U17
26.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 22/23 | 25/26 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 670 |
| 1.FSV Mainz 05 II | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VfL Bochum | 6 | 16/17 | 21/22 | 94 | 2 | 2 | 2,886 |
| VfL Bochum U19 | 2 | 15/16 | 16/17 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 960 |
| VfL Bochum U17 | 1 | 14/15 | 14/15 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1,615 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | UECL Qualifiers | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 670 |
| 24/25 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Regionalliga Südwest | 1.FSV Mainz 05 II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,536 |
| 21/22 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Bochum | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 33 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Bochum | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1,350 |
| 18/19 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Bochum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Bochum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Bochum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | U19-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | U19-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 960 |
| 14/15 | U17-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U17 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | ESG 99/06 Yth. | Wattensch. Yth. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | Wattensch. Yth. | VfL Bochum Yth. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | VfL Bochum Yth. | VfL Bochum U17 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | VfL Bochum U17 | VfL Bochum U19 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-07-01 | VfL Bochum U19 | VfL Bochum | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-01 | VfL Bochum | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | Transfer | 5000000 | €3.50m |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | cold | 2016-12-12 | 2016-12-19 | 8 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Pubic bone irritation | 2018-03-01 | 2018-06-21 | 113 | 12 |
| 18/19 | Pubic bone irritation | 2018-10-01 | 2018-12-31 | 92 | 14 |
| 18/19 | Muscle injury | 2019-01-14 | 2020-01-13 | 365 | 48 |
| 21/22 | Thigh problems | 2021-08-12 | 2021-11-22 | 103 | 13 |
| 21/22 | Corona virus | 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-17 | 11 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Hamstring injury | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-06 | 8 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Ill | 2022-10-10 | 2022-12-16 | 68 | 7 |
| 23/24 | Inner ligament injury | 2023-08-28 | 2023-10-10 | 44 | 5 |
| 23/24 | Hamstring injury | 2023-11-22 | 2024-01-01 | 41 | 5 |
| 23/24 | Adductor injury | 2024-02-14 | 2024-05-31 | 108 | 13 |
| 24/25 | muscular problems | 2024-11-09 | 2024-11-16 | 8 | 1 |
| 24/25 | Hip problems | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-01 | 23 | 3 |
Current€1.50m
Peak€5.00m
Low€100k
Δ since start+€1.40m
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €525k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €850k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €850k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Soares | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Tesche | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Milos Pantovic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Silvere Ganvoula | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerrit Holtmann | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Armel Bella-Kotchap | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Zulj | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Agon Arifi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Blum | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Görkem Sağlam | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Herbert Bockhorn | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Florian Mayer | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gökhan Gül | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Baack | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | U17-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U17 | 1 | 22 |
| 15/16 | U19-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U19 | 1 | 12 |
| 19/20 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 1 | 15 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | U17-Bundesliga West | VfL Bochum U17 | 2 | 22 |
| 20/21 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | 2 | 33 |
Teams faced most often by Maxim Leitsch's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruher SC | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 0% |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 50% |
| SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 17% |
| 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 67% |
| FC St. Pauli | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 17% |
| SV Sandhausen | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 17% |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 0% |
| FSV Frankfurt | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 50% |
| RB Leipzig | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0% |
| Eintracht Braunschweig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50% |
| TSV 1860 München | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 25% |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | Senior debut season | |
| 14/15 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 16 | 670 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 22/23 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 22 | 1,536 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 20/21 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 15 | 1,350 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 18/19 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | 22 | 1,615 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Bundesliga
49 apps
2 G
0 A
2. Bundesliga
68 apps
1 G
2 A
U17-Bundesliga West
22 apps
1 G
2 A
U19-Bundesliga West
28 apps
1 G
0 A
DFB-Pokal
12 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Maxim Leitsch
Who is Maxim Leitsch?
Maxim Leitsch is a Germany professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 1.FSV Mainz 05.
How old is Maxim Leitsch?
Maxim Leitsch is 28 years old. He was born on May 18, 1998 in Essen.
What position does Maxim Leitsch play?
Maxim Leitsch plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Maxim Leitsch play for?
Maxim Leitsch currently plays for 1.FSV Mainz 05.
How many career goals has Maxim Leitsch scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Maxim Leitsch has scored 5 goals in 182 appearances.
What is Maxim Leitsch's market value?
Maxim Leitsch's most recent reported market value is €1.50m.