A German professional football player, Maximilian Meyer is well known as Max Meyer; currently plays for Bundesliga side FC Schalke O4 as an attacking midfielder or forward as well as also capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker.
Since 2014, Max Meyer is representing his national side, German national team. He was also the member of Germany U15, U16, U17, U19 and U21 national team.
Max Meyer was born on 18th September 1995, in Oberhausen, Germany, to father, Achim Meyer. His birth sign is Virgo and birth name is Maximilian Meyer. Regarding his nationality, Meyer is a German and is of white ethnicity.
Meyer had a keen interest in football since his childhood. At an early age of 5, he started football career, playing for his hometown's club, Sardegna Oberhausen. Then in 2002, he switched to Rot-WeiB Oberhausen, where he remained two years and then joined MSV Duisburg on a free transfer.
Max Meyer has earned his wealth widely through his professional football career. Currently, he earns $4,676,199 per annum as his salary from his present club, Schalke 04. His current market value is $19.58 million. His weekly wage is reported to be €32,000.
As of 2018, Meyer’s estimated net worth is around $14 million. Moreover, he also earns much from his endorsement deals with renowned brands including Nike. Max Meyer has several cars including Nissan.
In 2009, Max Meyer was transferred to Schalke 04’s youth team. Following various youth system at the club, he signed a professional contract for until 2015 with club’s general manager Bayern Munich.
In the 2012-13 season, he was included in Schalke’s Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League team after many players got injured and Lewis Holtby was transferred to FC Tottenham Hotspur.
For the 2013-14 season, Meyer took jersey number 7, which was last used by Raul. He began the season, playing for Schalke 04 II by scoring a brace against SSVg Velbert. His first match in 2013-14season was against VfL Wolfsburg. He first appeared at the Champions League against PAOK FC, was replaced by Christian Clemens in the 69th minutes.
His first goal for Schalke came in a DFB-Pokal match against Darmstadt 98. On 30th November, Meyer signed an extension contract with Schalke for until 30th June 2018.
So far, Meyer has appeared in 141 games and scored 19 goals; has a good bond with his teammates Alessandro Schopf and Jermaine Jones.
Max Meyer was a team member of the Germany U17 squad for “2012 UEFA European U17 Championship”, where he scored 3 goals and led the team to final, in a loss against the Netherlands after penalty. Nonetheless, he was awarded best player of the tournament.
Meyer also played for Germany U16, U17, U19, and U21 national team. On 13th May 2014, Meyer made his international debut against Poland. His first international goal for his national side came in a 2-0 friendly victory against Finland in Monchengladbach.
Meyer represented Germany national team in “2016 Summer Olympics” alongside Leon Goretzka. To this date, Meyer has earned 4 caps and scored a goal for Germany national team.
Talking about Meyer’s relationship status, he is currently single and unmarried. The star footballer, Meyer is much focused on his career rather than anything. So far, he has not been spotted in public with any lady, who could be his possible girlfriend or spouse. It seems that he is quite confidential when it comes to his personal life.
Besides, he is a tattoo lover and has one in his right hand. He spends quality time with his friends and really enjoys parties. Meyer is travel freak, who often visits world's mesmerizing holiday destination during his vacations.
