Jonas Urbig is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bayern Munich. Born on August 8, 2003, in Euskirchen, Germany, he began his youth career at 1. FC Köln in 2012. Urbig made his professional debut during a loan spell at SSV Jahn Regensburg in 2023, followed by another loan to SpVgg Greuther Fürth, where he played 34 games in the 2. Bundesliga. In January 2025, he signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Bayern Munich.
Urbig’s rise to prominence came in March 2025 when he stepped in as Bayern Munich’s first-choice goalkeeper following injuries to Manuel Neuer and Daniel Peretz. He made an immediate impact, notably keeping a clean sheet in a Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern Munich’s CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, praised Urbig’s performance, highlighting his composure under pressure.
On March 8, 2025, Urbig made his Bundesliga debut in a 3-2 loss to VfL Bochum, where he made two saves but conceded three goals.
Despite the team’s loss, his individual performance continued to earn him recognition. Manager Vincent Kompany expressed his satisfaction with the signing, viewing it as a strategic move for both the present and the future, given Urbig’s potential as a long-term successor to Neuer.
Urbig’s emergence has been a bright spot for Bayern Munich during a challenging period marked by goalkeeper injuries. His performances have solidified his position as a promising talent in German football.