500 appearances put Kimmich among Bayern legends

Joshua Kimmich made history with Bayern Munich, making his 500th appearance for the Bavarian giants in all competitions during Sunday's Bundesliga match against Elversburg. The German international's debut was brief, starting on the bench before being brought on in the 65th minute to celebrate reaching the milestone of 500 matches for the club, a historic occasion that places him among the most prominent players to have worn the red jersey . Kimmich's historic moment came in a match that wasn't easy for Bayern Munich, as Elversburg managed to equalize before the Bavarian side regained the lead and secured a 2-1 victory. Kimmich left the match with another win in his illustrious career with the club . With his 500th appearance, Kimmich became the 12th player in Bayern's history to reach this mark, equaling the achievement of club legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, who also retired from the club after playing the same number of matches . Kimmich joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2016 and has since become one of the team's most important players, winning 10 Bundesliga titles, 4 German Cups, and the Champions League in 2020. In 500 appearances, the German international has scored 47 goals and provided 122 assists, bringing his total goal contributions for the club to 169 across all competitions . This achievement underscores Kimmich's stature within the Bavarian club, having transformed himself into a key player in just over a decade and joining the ranks of Bayern Munich legends who have surpassed 500 appearances for the club.