Zimmermann started his footballing career in VfB Grötzingen's youth categories.

He made his debut for Karlsruhe on 6 December 2009, in a 3–1 away victory against Rot Weiss Ahlen, after coming off the bench to replace Lars Stindl in the 90th minute.

[6] On 18 June 2011, Zimmermann joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, signing a three-year contract with the new club, lasting until 2014.

[11] On 16 July 2018, it was announced that Zimmermann would join Fortuna Düsseldorf on a two-year contract.

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