Mateo Klimowicz

Klimowicz trained with Borussia Dortmund's academy at a young age, while his father was playing in Germany. He later joined Instituto's ranks. He appeared professionally twice at the back end of the 2016–17 season in Primera B Nacional, participating in fixtures with Juventud Unida, aged sixteen, and Nueva Chicago as they secured sixth. Klimowicz's first senior goal arrived on 14 October 2017 during a 1–1 home draw with Aldosivi. On 10 May 2019, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Klimowicz ahead of the 2019–20 season; with the midfielder signing a five-year contract. He made his bow as a late substitute in a 2. Bundesliga match with 1. FC Heidenheim on 4 August. On 1 September 2022, Klimowicz signed with 2. Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld on a season long loan. ==International career==

Klimowicz is eligible to play for Argentina, Germany or with the obtainment of citizenship Poland at international level. He received call-ups to train with Argentina at the U15, U17 and U20 levels. On 15 March 2021, Klimowicz was called up for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stages by Germany; he holds a German passport due to his father's career in German football. He debuted with the German U21 team in a 3–0 win over the Hungary U21 on 25 March 2021. ==Personal life==

Mateo is the son of former professional footballer Diego Klimowicz, who played for the likes of German clubs VfL Wolfsburg, Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum during a span of nine consecutive years. His uncle Javier also played professional football. Klimowicz is of Polish descent via his great-grandfather. ==Career statistics==

Individual • Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: October 2020 ==References==