Jan Kirchhoff
Born: October 1, 1990 (age 34)
Height: 6' 5" (196cm)
Hometown: Frankfurt
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2016 | Bayern Munich |
| 2016-2017 | Sunderland | |
Sports Mole has 68 articles about Jan Kirchhoff. Articles 1 to 40:
Heidenheim vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.
Nov 26, 14:15
Bolton Wanderers snap up free agent Jan Kirchhoff on short-term deal
Jan Kirchhoff says that he is "really pleased" to have joined Bolton Wanderers, having recovered from an injury layoff to find himself a new club.
Feb 22, 18:59
Preview: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's final-day clash with Sunderland as the Blues prepare to be officially handed the Premier League title at Stamford Bridge.
May 18, 16:36
Team News: Two Sunderland changes ahead of Burnley clash
Sunderland boss David Moyes makes two changes against an unchanged Burnley ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 18, 14:22
Jan Kirchhoff to miss a further four weeks after injury setback
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that Jan Kirchhoff will be sidelined for at least four more weeks after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
Mar 17, 17:34
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 3, 14:50
David Moyes: 'Sunderland could do with Jan Kirchhoff'
David Moyes believes that getting Jan Kirchhoff back into the first-team fold is "important" for Sunderland, with the midfielder closing in on a return to action.
Mar 2, 20:35
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell out with knee ligament injury
Sunderland boss David Moyes confirms that midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined the club's growing absentee list.
Jan 18, 17:52
Latest team news: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
The latest team news as Sunderland manager David Moyes returns to his old club Manchester United on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 13:04
Jan Kirchhoff 'out for 12 weeks' following knee operation
Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff is ruled out for the next three months following a knee operation.
Dec 23, 17:22
Team News: Younes Kaboul returns to face Sunderland
Younes Kaboul returns to the Watford lineup as they take on Sunderland this afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:11
Sunderland defender Jan Kirchhoff ruled out with cartilage tear
Sunderland defender Jan Kirchhoff is facing another spell on the sidelines with a cartilage tear, but David Moyes is unwilling to put a timeframe on his return.
Dec 16, 14:28
Hamburger SV consider move for Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff?
Bundesliga side Hamburger SV are reportedly considering a move for Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff.
Dec 16, 12:26
Sunderland beat Leicester City to move off the bottom
An own goal from Robert Huth and a Jermain Defoe strike help Sunderland to a 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Dec 3, 16:58
Team News: Islam Slimani in for Shinji Okazaki
Islam Slimani displaces Shinji Okazaki for Leicester City's trip to Sunderland.
Dec 3, 14:06
Jan Kirchhoff pleased to be back after making injury return
Sunderland's Jan Kirchhoff admits that he returned to action a little too soon earlier this season, but will not make the same mistake for a second time.
Nov 22, 11:19
Team News: Joe Allen fit for Stoke City
Joe Allen is passed fit for Stoke City as they welcome Sunderland this afternoon.
Oct 15, 14:08
Jan Kirchhoff ruled out for up to eight weeks
Sunderland confirm that midfielder Jan Kirchhoff will miss up to eight weeks of action due to a hamstring injury.
Oct 4, 15:48
Sunderland held by West Bromwich Albion to remain winless in Premier League
Sunderland peg West Bromwich Albion back late on at the Stadium of Light to earn a 1-1 draw, but are still without a win in the Premier League this term.
Oct 1, 17:02
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Everton goalless at break
Sunderland and Everton are goalless at the interval of Monday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 12, 20:46
Team News: Jan Kirchhoff returns to Sunderland XI
Jan Kirchhoff returns to the Sunderland XI for Monday's Premier League clash at home to Everton, while Duncan Watmore also starts for the home side.
Sep 12, 19:04
Sunderland's Jan Kirchhoff to return to action tomorrow against Rochdale
Sunderland confirm that Jan Kirchhoff will return to action in tomorrow's EFL Trophy match against Rochdale.
Sep 5, 14:30
Report: Fabio Borini facing three-month absence
A report claims that Sunderland striker Fabio Borini will miss the next three months of the season after suffering a groin injury last weekend.
Sep 1, 17:08
Sunderland's Jan Kirchhoff sidelined until after international break
Sunderland boss David Moyes says that he does not expect Jan Kirchhoff to return to action until after the international break in September.
Aug 24, 10:50
Jan Kirchhoff eager to extend Sunderland stay
Jan Kirchhoff hands Sunderland a major boost by confirming that he wants to extend his stay at the Stadium of Light.
Jul 28, 11:10
Sunderland score three against Dijon to claim second win under David Moyes
David Moyes oversees his second pre-season win as Sunderland manager following a 3-2 triumph over Dijon.
Jul 27, 18:50
Danny Higginbotham: 'January signings key for Sunderland'
Sunderland's January signings were the main reason why they stayed up, according to the club's former defender Danny Higginbotham.
May 11, 21:57
Sunderland secure Premier League survival
Sunderland secure Premier League survival and relegate Newcastle United and Norwich City after beating Everton 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
May 11, 21:38
Sunderland's Jan Kirchhoff wins April Premier League award
Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff is named the PFA Fans' Player of the Month for April in the Premier League.
May 6, 14:27
Sunderland win at Norwich City to throw relegation scrap wide open
Sunderland end their six-game winless streak and earn a massive three points at relegation rivals Norwich City to close within a point of the Canaries.
Apr 16, 14:39
Jan Kirchhoff: 'Pep Guardiola will win the Premier League with Manchester City'
Jan Kirchhoff backs Pep Guardiola to win the Premier League title with Manchester City.
Apr 9, 11:11
Preview: West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of matchday 27's Saturday lunchtime Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland.
Feb 26, 13:33
Lille defender Adama Soumaoro on Sunderland's radar?
Lille's versatile defender Adama Soumaoro is reportedly being monitored by Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.
Feb 23, 21:46
Jan Kirchhoff to miss "a couple of weeks" with hamstring injury
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce reveals that new signing Jan Kirchhoff will be out for "a couple of weeks" with a hamstring injury.
Feb 16, 14:06
Sunderland pile more misery on Louis van Gaal's Manchester United
Sunderland give their hopes of avoiding relegation a huge boost by defeating Manchester United 2-1 for their first win in five games.
Feb 13, 14:38
Preview: Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield.
Feb 4, 18:09
Jan Kirchhoff: 'Other teams won't be so lucky'
Jan Kirchhoff encourages his Sunderland teammates to keep plugging away following their 1-0 loss at home to Sunderland.
Feb 2, 23:31
Team News: Kelechi Iheanacho earns Manchester City start
Kelechi Iheanacho starts for Man City for their trip to Sunderland after his FA Cup heroics.
Feb 2, 18:54
Sunderland agree Wahbi Khazri fee with Bordeaux
Bordeaux announce that they have agreed a fee with Sunderland to sell Tunisian midfielder Wahbi Khazri to the Black Cats.
Jan 29, 11:22
Sebastian Coates seals Sporting Lisbon switch
Sunderland defender Sebastian Coates exits the Stadium of Light and joins Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on a six-month loan basis.
Jan 28, 12:07
