Maximilian Philipp
A versatile German forward whose career has been a journey through the Bundesliga, known for technical skill and powerful strikes.
Born 1994 (age 32)·German footballer·Birthday: March 1·Millennials
Biography
Maximilian Philipp's professional story is one of steady progression and adaptability within Germany's top flight. A product of the Energie Cottbus academy, he broke through at SC Freiburg, where his direct style and eye for goal as a young attacker earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund. His time at Signal Iduna Park was inconsistent, marked by flashes of brilliance—like a stunning Champions League goal—interspersed with injury struggles. Subsequent loans and transfers to Dynamo Moscow, Wolfsburg, and back to Freiburg have defined him as a reliable, experienced Bundesliga journeyman. While he never became a permanent fixture for the German national team, his career embodies the life of a solid top-division professional, contributing goals and versatility for every club he's represented.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Maximilian was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Maximilian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Maximilian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored in the UEFA Champions League for Borussia Dortmund against APOEL Nicosia in the 2017-18 season.
- Returned to SC Freiburg in 2023 and helped the club qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
- Represented Germany at multiple youth levels, including the U-20 and U-21 national teams.
Did You Know?
He scored his first Bundesliga goal for SC Freiburg against his future club, Borussia Dortmund.
He has worn the number 20 jersey for multiple clubs throughout his career, including at Freiburg and Wolfsburg.
During his time at Dynamo Moscow, he played under former German international and manager Sandro Schwarz.
“You have to be ready when the coach calls your number, in any position.”
