Joshua Kimmich relies on the classic board game Monopoly to teach his six-year-old son financial literacy and reading skills during family time at home, n-tv.de reported.
The 31-year-old DFB captain, who is a father of four, described the marathon property-trading game as a useful educational tool despite the time it takes to get started. Alongside traditional board games, the Bayern Munich midfielder balances his downtime with social media detox periods and ice-bath recovery routines, according to n-tv.de.
“Was ich jetzt zu Hause gerade immer spielen muss, ist Monopoly. Dauert zwar eine Stunde, bis es mal richtig losgeht, aber für Kinder ist ganz cool,” Kimmich said in a DFB YouTube video, as reported by n-tv.de.
The veteran midfielder explained that playing the board helps his oldest child practice basic mathematics and reading. “Da lernt er ein bisschen mit Geld umzugehen und so, dann lernt er ein bisschen rechnen, dann muss er da die Karten lesen. Das ist nicht verkehrt,” Kimmich told n-tv.de.
When reporting on the player’s routine, n-tv.de noted that Kimmich also enjoys card games like Wizard when he is away with the national team. Alongside teammates, the squad frequently plays UNO and interactive Werewolf during tournament camps and international breaks.
During a relaxed conversation with Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha on the DFB channel, Kimmich discussed balancing intense Bundesliga schedules with analog pastimes. The discussions covered physical recovery methods, including ice baths, alongside the necessity of stepping away from online platforms entirely, n-tv.de reported.
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