Maximilian Mittelstädt has married his girlfriend Lea Prinz and speaks about his private happiness in Stuttgart. The VfB Stuttgart defender has experienced a major upswing in both his career and personal life in recent years, as he explained in an interview with SWR in autumn 2023.
Maximilian Mittelstädt made his breakthrough to the German senior national team only after his move to VfB Stuttgart. The Berlin native was first called up to the DFB squad in March 2024, just before the home European Championship. Before that, he had already played over 100 Bundesliga games for Hertha BSC, where he was under contract from 2012 to 2023. He made his Bundesliga debut on 2 March 2016 against Eintracht Frankfurt. At Stuttgart, the left-back established himself immediately and was eventually selected for the Euro 2024 squad. He has been a regular for the national team since, although he was not selected for the 2026 World Cup. His current contract details and further career stats can be found on our squad page.
The footballer quickly found a new home in Stuttgart. "I didn't take long to find an apartment, and now I've also met a very nice, lovely woman here, things are going very well with her and she gives me a lot of energy," Mittelstädt told SWR. This woman is influencer Lea Prinz. The couple first revealed their relationship on Instagram around New Year's. Maximilian Mittelstädt and Lea Prinz married on 31 December 2024. The wedding was shared on social media, with a large wedding party following in summer 2025 in Mallorca. Prior to this, Mittelstädt was in a relationship with model Catharina Maranca until 2020.
As early as 2017, Maximilian Mittelstädt described himself as a "family person" in a conversation with "BZ". Back then, during his time at Hertha BSC, his grandmother Angelika, his parents and his then-girlfriend attended every home game. According to "Berliner Zeitung", the defender has a younger brother named Frederik. In a 2023 interview with "Bild", Mittelstädt also revealed he is a fan of Bushido's music and fell in love with Swabian Maultaschen. These private preferences highlight his connection to his new home.
The 27-year-old defender is an important part of the VfB Stuttgart squad. His development at the club led directly to his national team career. The team is currently preparing for its next competitive matches, which can be found on our fixtures calendar. Mittelstädt's steady performances at left-back will also be significant for the coming season. The current Bundesliga table situation can be tracked under standings. His focus is now on maintaining his good form at VfB Stuttgart and continuing to press his case for the German national team.
