Mats Hummels, Ex-Defender and World Cup Winner, Steps into Prime Video's Spotlight
Athlete, Previously Known for Wins, Announces Streaming Platform Change to Prime Video - Watch the World Championship on Amazon Prime Video.
Get ready for an unparalleled football perspective, as Mats Hummels, the 2014 World Cup champion, steps off the pitch and onto the commentary stage. This veteran player, with a decade-long stint at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich under his belt, is trading his defensive boots for a microphone. Starting next season, he'll be providing expert analysis for Amazon's streaming service, Prime Video, covering some of the top Champions League matches on Tuesdays.
Hummels Eager to Dissect Football Games on the Small Screen
At the Amazon Upfronts in Cologne, this streaming service announced the signing of the 36-year-old powerhouse, who bring a wealth of international experience to the table. With 90 games in the Champions League across a dozen seasons and two final appearances, Hummels brings a stack of expertise to the analysis of Europe's premier club competition. Hummels ended his playing career last season with Italian Serie A club AS Roma.
"I can't wait to dive into the nitty-gritty of football games, discussing strategies and tactics in front of the camera," Hummels shared about what excites him about his new role. The Champions League holds a "special charm" for him. Hummels will join Prime Video's established expert team, comprising Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning.
Simultaneously, Prime Video declared another personnel change: Jonas Friedrich, who has been commentating on Champions League broadcasts, will launch his television career by hosting the live shows. As a sports journalist, Friedrich has been working with Prime Video since the service's inaugural Champions League season in 2021/22.
Prime Video is cranking up its lineup of live sporting events. Apart from Tuesday's Champions League and Wimbledon tennis broadcasts, subscribers can look forward to streaming 87 regular season NBA games soon.
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I'm not gonna let you go, football fans, as Mats Hummels, the former defender and 2014 World Cup winner, embarks on a new venture in the world of sports commentary. Despite hanging up his defensive boots last season, Hummels will be providing insightful analysis for the Champions League, a competition he knows well with 90 games played and two final appearances, on Prime Video.
As he joins the expert team on Prime Video, including Matthias Sammer, Jonas Friedrich, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning, Hummels will be breaking down the action from the European leagues, including the Champions League, on his microphone.
