| Julian Niehues | |
| Birth Date: | 17 April 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Münster, Germany |
| Height: | 1.95m[1] |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | 1. FC Heidenheim |
| Clubnumber: | 16 |
| Youthyears1: | –2018 |
| Youthclubs1: | Preußen Münster |
| Youthyears2: | 2018–2020 |
| Youthclubs2: | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| Years1: | 2020–2021 |
| Caps1: | 39 |
| Goals1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 2021–2024 |
| Clubs2: | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
| Caps2: | 72 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | 1. FC Heidenheim |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 22 May 2024 |
Julian Niehues (born 17 April 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays midfielder for club 1. FC Heidenheim.
Born in Münster, Niehues attended Annette-Gymnasium before spending the final year of his education at Gymnasium Rheindahlen, whilst boarding at Borussia Mönchengladbach.[2]
Niehaus played youth football for Preußen Münster before joining Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2018 on a three-year contract, with Niehues joining their under-18 team for two seasons before being promoted to their reserve team.[3] He made his senior debut for Borussia Mönchengladbach II on 12 September 2020 in a 2–0 win over SV Rödinghausen in the Regionalliga West.[4] He scored 5 goals in 39 appearances across the 2020–21 season, but was released at the end of the season.[5]
In June 2021, Niehues signed for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 3. Liga.[6]
On 21 March 2024, Niehues signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim, effective in July 2024.[7]
Niehues plays primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a centre-back.