Bayern Munich's Bischof and Karl after Schalke draw

The girlfriends of Bayern Munich talents Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl are currently on a modelling tour in the United States. While the two players featured in a 0:0 draw for Bayern's reserves against FC Schalke 04 on Saturday, Josie Scholl and Zoe Käppele are posing for the clothing brand Hidden Hills in New York City.

Who are the partners of the Bayern talents?

Tom Bischof (21) is in a relationship with Josie Scholl (18). She is the daughter of Bayern legend Mehmet Scholl (55). On the short-video platform TikTok, Josie Scholl has 518,000 followers and has gathered over 40.2 million likes. His partner Zoe Käppele (22), the girlfriend of Lennart Karl (18), is also a successful TikTok influencer. She has 542,000 followers and 31.7 million likes. Both women already have modelling experience: Scholl previously collaborated with the fashion brand Weat on a Wiesn collection, while Käppele worked for the agency Modelwerk.

What is happening on the New York modelling job?

The job for the clothing brand Hidden Hills has taken the pair to New York. According to a report by Bild Sport, the photoshoots took place at unusual locations, including in an old taxi cab and in the trendy district of SoHo. In a video published by Josie Scholl on TikTok, the two are dancing in front of the city's skyline. Zoe Käppele reported on the experiences in a blog on the short-video platform. The tour highlights the growing popularity of footballers' partners away from the pitch.

When are the players and their partners returning?

The women will soon be back in Germany to support their partners from the stands. For the Bayern professionals, sporting routine continues. The reserve team, for which Bischof and Karl played, is currently in fourth place in the Regionalliga Bayern. The complete overview of all teams and their positions can be found in the current standings. The next task for Bayern Munich's first team is the Bundesliga home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 13 September 2026. The full schedule for the season can be viewed on the fixtures page.

How are the careers of Bischof and Karl developing?

Both youngsters are considered major talents in the record champion's youth setup. They are regular members of the second team's squad, which competes in the Regionalliga. Who currently belongs to the team is shown in the complete squad overview. The 0:0 draw against Schalke was their most recent appearance this season.