Mats Hummels debuts new model partner at Ballon d'Or gala

Mats Hummels appeared on the red carpet accompanied by Nicola Cavanis, drawing significant media and fan attention. The couple, holding hands, captivated onlookers with their elegance. Nicola stunned in a white, fitted dress, while Hummels looked dashing in a black tuxedo.

According to information provided by "The Sun," this appearance marks the couple's first official public outing, though the German media had previously speculated about their relationship.

Nicola, who began her modeling career as a teenager, gained popularity in Germany after featuring in a Nivea advertisement in 2021. She has collaborated with brands like Victoria's Secret, Puma, MCM, New Yorker, and Tchibo.

The model enjoys immense popularity on social media. She boasts 1.9 million followers on Instagram and 500,000 fans on TikTok. Though she hails from Bavaria, she is not a fan of Hummels' former club, Bayern Munich, and instead supports FC Augsburg.

Hummels began dating Nicola after parting ways with his wife, Cathy Fischer, in 2022. The couple was married for seven years and shares a six-year-old son, Ludwig. Cathy, who is also a model, posed for Playboy and was named WAG of the year in Germany in 2013 when Hummels played for Borussia Dortmund.

During the Ballon d'Or gala, Hummels placed 29th in the ranking of the world's best footballers. Nevertheless, fans joked that he won the "real trophy" by appearing with his new partner.