Can Uzun (2005) is one of the most talented 17-year old footballers in the world! 🌐
Uzun has 4 goals in 6 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga & is undoubtedly the future of Turkish Football! 🇹🇷🔥
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵
FC St. Pauli are making waves in the Second Bundesliga right now.
The anti-establishment punk-outfit are on a historic 10-match winning streak with the youngest manager in European football at the helm.
This is their story!
++ THREAD EDITION ++ 🧵
Borussia Dortmund are a team under construction at the moment, & the fixture list isn't easing up with a difficult task on Tuesday night.
They may appear like underdogs, but one should not underestimate Celtic FC & their 17-match winning streak in all competitions
Here is all
On Saturday, the U17 World Cup final kicks off. 🏆
Germany are just 90 minutes away from winning this competition for the very first time in their history!
But what makes this squad so special?
A player analysis follows.👇
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
One year ago Fortuna Düsseldorf rolled out the “Fortuna for all Project”.
A novel concept to use free ticketing for football matches to combat the investor influence in the modern game.
After 365 days & 3 “free” matches, let’s provide a little update…
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
Nick Woltemade (21 yrs) is one of the most talented young forwards in Germany.
An irreplaceable figure in SV Elversberg's promotion, & the youngest 3. Liga POTS since Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Let's take a look at what makes him special! ⭐️
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵
W. Anton (Stuttgart)
S. Guirassy (Stuttgart)
F. Nmecha (Wolfsburg)
R. Bensebaini (Gladbach)
M. Sabitzer (Bayern)
N. Füllkrug (Bremen)
J. Ryerson (Union)
A. Modeste (Köln)
N. Schlotterbeck (Freiburg)
S. Özcan (Köln6
But Bayern buy-out the Bundesliga? 🤔
What a FALSE narrative!
🚨🟡⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Serhou Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund, here we go!
BVB have received the green light from player side after working on this deal for months.
Guirassy has accepted and formal steps will follow.
BVB will pay the release clause around €17.5m to Stuttgart.
No club outside of the top half of the Bundesliga table is capable of playing this type of fluid football in possession.
For that reason alone it would be so refreshing to see two clubs like HSV & St. Pauli promoted with a clear identity in possession.
Simply incredible!
Last week Mario Vušković was handed a prolonged 4-year doping suspension, practically ending one of the most promising careers before its even begun.
Nevertheless, he is still a crucial part of the HSV family. Numerous players & staff members flew to his
I have been saying it for over a year now, but how Robert Andrich isn't a part of the German National team baffles me.
Today v FC Bayern...
40/41 passes completed
100% tackles won
3 clearances
A true defensive midfielder which 🇩🇪 desperately lack since Sami Khedira.
Northern Ireland need a miracle to make it to the knockout-stages at
#EUROU19
, but one player who will gain a lot of attention from this tournament is Pierce Charles (2005).
A modern GK with fantastic athleticism & long-range passing technique.
Sheffield Wednesday have a 💎!
Germany has long been synonymous with fan culture, & they are proving it once again with recent news coming out of Fortuna Düsseldorf!
The “Fortuna für Alle” project was rolled out earlier today which promises free entrance to all fans for 3 home matches next season! 🔥
I’m finding myself increasingly disillusioned with the global Borussia Dortmund mythos that they are a leading international springboard for young talent.
How they have neglected one of the best academies in world football over the past 5-years is criminal!
Blocking first
Ibrahim Maza is one of the biggest talents in world football, & the most valuable player in the 2. Bundesliga!
He is an integral member of Hertha's promotion push & in a matter of hours, he will become a full Algerian international at the age of 18! 🇩🇿
SCOUTING THREAD 🧵
Werder Bremen are undoubtedly one of the most in-form sides in Europe!
First time since 2020 that they have gone 7 consecutive Bundesliga matches without defeat.
First time since 2019 that they have won 3 consecutive Bundesliga matches.
Ole Werner (35 yrs) working wonders!
This is exceptional from Thomas Müller.
9 out of 10 players would take the foul & sulk, but Müller simply gets on with it and makes the most out of a seemingly lost situation.
His game may have adapted with age, but still invaluable for this squad.
If you showed this to someone who has never watched a minute of football before they would also know that this is shockingly bad.
Schalke… it’s time to go ⬇️
@swearimnotpaul
Serious question, but why? You may not like his content, but generally he seems like a quite wholesome guy who has a genuine appreciation for his fans & different cultures.
Much prefer him than your traditional influencers like a Kardashian getting the spotlight
László Bénes (1997) is a great example of taking one step back to go two steps forward.
Career stagnating so he drops down a division to HSV.
After 12 months of acclimation he is now at the peak of his powers
11 goals ⚽️
8 assists 🅰️
20 Appearances ✅
A central midfielder!
There is no side in 🇩🇪 football that is more exciting to watch right now than Hamburger HSV.
in this week's newsletter, I went in-depth on what has made the second-tier outfit such an enthralling watch!
Free (as always) here ⤵️
I can not remember a Bundesliga Game I have watched which was played with a higher caliber and quality.
This was the type of football normally reserved for the final 8 in the Champions League.
Both teams deserve a round of applause 👏
Gladbach are actually doing a lot of things right at the moment, but just not winning football matches.
From a points perspective it is dissapointing, but from a development stand point they are actually much further than I thought they would be at this stage of the season.
I
With Jörg Schmadtke appointed as the new Sporting Director at Liverpool, it comes as no surprise that LFC have been linked with one of the most exciting young prospects at VfL Wolfsburg.
Here are 7 key strengths which define Micky van de Ven!
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
Reason number
#1096278
why German football is the greatest.
SV Darmstadt have made season tickets for the 24/25 season available for FREE for individuals of lower income brackets who would otherwise be unable to afford matches & enjoy the in-stadium experience.
👏🏻👏🏻
Der SV Darmstadt 98 stellt auch in diesem Jahr wieder kostenlose Dauerkarten für die kommende Saison 2024/2025 zur Verfügung. Die Dauerkarten gelten für die Heimspiele der Lilien und stehen einkommensschwachen Menschen aus Darmstadt zur Verfügung.
#sv98
🇩🇪 2. Bundesliga 2024/25 - 🔍 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
★ Academy player to follow (AP)
★ U23 player to watch (U23)
★ Potential key player (KP)
★ Transfer to watch (T)
★ Breakout Season (BO)
🧵 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 - 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘴 & 𝘙𝘛𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥.
Tom Bischof (18 yrs) is one of the most talented 2005-born midfielders in European football.
A stellar German talent ready for his first-team breakthrough at TSG Hoffenheim.
Let's take a look at what makes him special! ⭐️
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵
Obviously delighted over Frankfurt’s victory yesterday, but a special mention to this rangers fanbase.
So many good people here on Twitter who have opened doors for me to help out on podcasts & articles for the semis & final.
💙💙
🇩🇪 2. Bundesliga 2023/24 - 🔍 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
★ Academy player to follow (AP)
★ U23 player to watch (U23)
★ Potential key player (KP)
★ Transfer to watch (T)
★ Position to Fill (PO)
🧵 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 - 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘴 & 𝘙𝘛𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥.
Today, Germany begin their quest to defend their U21 Euro title.
It's an exciting squad, which includes the 4th youngest player in the entire tournament!
Nelson Weiper (18 yrs)... the next 🇩🇪 mega-talent.
Let's take a look at what makes him special! ⭐️
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵
Fabio Baldé (2005) appears to be the first academy prospect to break through at HSV under Steffen Baumgart! 🇩🇪🇵🇹
A highly dynamic & explosive wingback / winger with excellent crossing technique & team-oriented play.
All competitons…
✅ 5 matches
⚽️ 1 goal
🅰️ 1 assist
In the absence of Ludovit Reis, László Bénes (25) has grown into a prominent figure in the HSV midfield.
Exceptional impact in the opening two matchdays, with 3 goals & 2 assists!
Finally the breakthrough for the former 🇸🇰 wonderkid?
Hamburger SV are top of the Zweite Bundesliga, playing the most attractive football in all of Germany.
I wrote about them for my newsletter, but today let's look at them a bit more in-depth on Twitter!
#HSV
++ Video & Data Thread ++ 🧵
Did you enjoy this short analysis on Germany's new coaching gem & St. Pauli's tactical revolution?
Show your appreciation by liking & retweeting ♥️
& read the full in-depth analysis here ⤵️
Immanuel Pherai ➡️ HSV ✅
It's finally a done deal for the 22-year old creative midfielder.
A Borussia Dortmund Academy graduate & former Dutch U19 international to strengthen HSV's latest promotion push!
Here is why Pherai could be the missing link!
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵📽️
Can’t get over how poorly 🇩🇪 defend.
Süle:
Is behind his centerbacks & keeping Asano onside
Schlotterbeck:
No awareness of his surroundings and not picking up a man.
Rüdiger:
Doesn’t give any information when Asano runs in behind Schlotterbeck.
B. Leverkusen's last 9 penatlies in all competitions ...
❌ Edmond Tapsoba
✅ Edmond Tapsoba
❌ Moussa Diaby
❌ Kerem Demirbay
❌ Patrick Schick
✅ Moussa Diaby
❌Kerem Demirbay
❌ Patrick Schick
Absolutely atrocious from Die Werkself
Konrad Laimer just too sloppy with too many needles technical errors to play in such a high-risk in-possession structure.
You need absolute concentration & efficiency in build-up phases, & Laimer is simply too reckless on the ball for Kompany’s football .
🇩🇪 Bundesliga 2024/25 - 🔍 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
★ Academy player to follow (AP)
★ U23 player to watch (U23)
★ Potential key player (KP)
★ Transfer to watch (T)
★ Breakout Season (BO)
𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 - 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘴 & 𝘙𝘛𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥.
If this was the end then all I can say is thank you.
In the world of German football where 90% of the professional clubs are scared to even have the ball you played courageous football until the bitter end. 💙
This is giving insane André Schürrle vibes if this deal goes through.
Maybe I’ll be proven wrong, but all I can remember is about 4 weeks of high level football from Nmecha before the World Cup.
Otherwise, fairly average at best.
❗️X News
#Nmecha
: Understand it’s almost a DONE DEAL! He‘s on verge to join
@BVB
! Final negotiations & details will be clarified in the next hours.
#bvb
➡️ Transfer fee around €30-32m with bonus payments included
➡️ Long-term contract.
@SkySportDE
🇩🇪
Immanuel Pherai is one of the stand-out creative midfielders in the Zweite Bundesliga, and has a release clause as low as €1.00m this summer!
A video thread on the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder taking the 2nd Bundesliga by storm...
(1/14)🧵
What a debut for Keke Topp (2004) at Werder Bremen! 🔥
32nd Minute Goal ⚽️
37th Minute Goal ⚽️⚽️
55th Minute Goal ⚽️⚽️⚽️
A bullish & powerful “old school” penalty box presence with great instincts & quality in front of goal.
A Bundesliga prospect to watch! 🔍
That’s a huge moment for Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (2001).
On Steffan Baumgart’s debut he is entrusted with a rare start & pays back the new managers faith with a stellar finish.
First goal in 25 league matches!
It will go under with all the other storylines from this match, but what a player Kang-in Lee (2001) is! 🔥🇰🇷
A game changing introduction from Luis Enrique.
Certain that if he has started the game, even the crossbar wouldn’t have denied PSG final entry.
@Albert_Kim2022
🤝
Jens Thorup made his managerial debut for FC Augsburg this evening, playing out a thrilling 5:2 victory over FC Heidenheim.
Here are some of my brief takeaways from his first 90 minutes in the Bundesliga.
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
With 34 matchdays gone, 2 clubs have been relegated from the Bundesliga! ↘️
🔻 SV Darmstadt
🔻 FC Köln
Two sides who could rarely muster a fight, but nevertheless some talent capable of competing at a topflight outfit.
10 talents too good to go down…
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
Great to see Nagelsmann give Chris Führich (25) his first national team nomination ahead of an under-performing “talent” like Karim Adeyemi.
Führich’s verticality, direct ball-carrying quality, & wide delivery add another element to the DFB attack.
How to ruin your career in 2 steps.
Sign with Jorge Mendes as a young talent & immediately move to the Premier League at the first sign of interest.
A waste of a wonderful young player who would have great first steps in the Bundesliga this season.
🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest are closing in on Eric da Silva Moreira deal, as 18 year old talent from St. Pauli's on the verge of joining
#NFFC
.
Fee will be €1.5m plus add-ons, contract until June 2028.
Moreira, represented by Mendes and keen on move as
@Plettigoal
reported.
In the past 18 months…
Zakaria has left for a tiny fee
Ginter has left for free
Sommer has left for a tiny fee
Thuram will leave for free
Bensebaini will leave for free
Stindl will leave for free
Don’t be surprised if this turns into a Schalke level implosion.
What is this question.
City should “comfortably” beat Bayern & have a lot to “spare”.
If you don’t watch the Bundesliga that’s fine, but then don’t have opinions like this on the league.
Just keep your mouth shut 🤐
Dortmund making it to the final has basically defied anything I try to accomplish by analyzing football on a serious level.
There are so many significant problems in this squad, yet they are 90 minutes from being crowned European champion.
Why we love football. 💛🖤
On 28.11.2023 Jahn Regensburg forward Agyemang Diawusie was shockingly pronounced dead in his sleep at the tender age of 25.
6 months later, his teammates have earned promotion back to the 2. Bundesliga.
A beautiful moment for a squad that has united in his legacy! ❤️
The Julian Nagelsmann era has begun for Germany with a 3:1 victory over the United States. 🇩🇪🔥
He are my first post-game impressions.
This is what worked, what didn't, & where it can improve!
++ THREAD ++
Simply unreal from FC Saarbrücken!
The absolute miracle of the DFB Pokal continues with the step into the semi-finals this evening.
Borussia M’gladbach eliminated ✅
Eintracht Frankfurt eliminated ✅
FC Bayern eliminated ✅
Sensation from the 3. Liga!
On-field results:
The matches were a resounding success with pure entertainment. Düsseldorf won twice & fans were supplied with 12 goals!
Particularly the match against Kaiserslautern was a spectacle…
Dusseldorf were 3:0 down after 30 minutes, but came back to win 4:3!
Off field results:
A massive “new” fanbase was also created through the initiative.
🔺Thousands of first-time visitors
🔺70% of first-time visitors responded that they would be willing to pay for the experience again in the future!
Steffen Baumgart has one of the most technically accomplished midfield trios in 2. Bundesliga history, yet he refuses to revert away from an aimless crossing system that saw Köln plunged into the relegation battle.
A complete waste of the resources at his disposal.
After 300+ days sidelined with injury, Jonathan Burkardt is finally back to full fitness & firing on all cylinders
11 goals in his last 15 matches in all competitions! ⚽️✅
Only 24-years-old & leading the line for Mainz 05. Top talent who can stake a claim for the 🇩🇪 NT!
★ Overview
I hope you enjoyed this thread & were able to gain some insight into BVB's upcoming opponents.
If you did, don't hesitate to give the cover tweet a like & retweet. It means a lot & helps me reach a larger audience!
How do you think this match will pan out? 🤔👇
Benedict Hollerbach (22) was one of the stars of the 2022/23 3. Liga season.
A colossal 19 goal contributions in 37 games!
It's no surprise that Bundesliga clubs are in for him, so let's look at what makes Hollerbach such an enormous attacking talent!
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵📽️
Mainz are in the Bundesliga relegation zone, staring down the barrel of the club’s first relegation since 2006.
Nevertheless, the future is bright! ⭐️
Die 05er beat Man. City this evening to progress to the quarter finals of the youth league!
Massive for a club of this size.
Paris Brunner (LW/CF - 2006)
Minutes Played: 510
Strength: Excellent goal-oriented ball carrying & reliable + versatile finishing qualities
Weakness: Has an egoistic style on the pitch & lacks timing for releasing possession
Potential: European Title Contender (10/10)
Profitability:
Despite giving up ticket sales, profitability has risen…
Merchandising & sponsorship up 45% from the previous season! 🆙
Excluding the free matches, attendance is up 16% from the previous season! 🆙
Diversifying income streams & attracting new customers. 😎
Toni Kroos announcing his return to the German national team is a huge positive for
#EURO2024
!
113 days to go until the tournament kicks off, but if it were to start tomorrow, here is how I line up...
Let me know your thoughts? 👇
🚨 Exciting personal news.
I've taken up a season-long role as a lead video scout for Georgian Champions Dinamo Tbilisi.
Hoping to do my small part in maintaining
@fcdinamotbilisi
's dominant run of form, & achieving European qualification. 🇬🇪
RB Leipzig have found their answer to Dani Olmo’s departure, with Antonio Nusa (2005) arriving from Club Brügge for a reported fee worth €21.00m! 🇳🇴
Who is the new Red Bull prospect?
I spoke with ⚽️ talent scout
@FTalentScout
about all the details.
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
For those looking to uncover the next hidden gems, SpVgg Unterhaching (22.6 avg. age) should be a must-watch next season.
In the 3. tier of German football & have announced a partnership with the FC Bayern academy. ⚽️
Here are 5 U21 talents to keep on your radar… 🧵
It’s unfair to call these “goalkeeping errors”, but I think it is worth opening the conversation on Jonas Omlin.
Has extreme internal backing after becoming the captain months after signing, but I am yet to see his exceptional goalkeeping qualities.
For a 36-year old who doesn’t have children to not want to lead his nation into a Euros on home soil because he is earning €4m instead of €7m throws up severe question marks over Nagelsmann’s mentality and priorities.
Don’t want to make judgements, but worrisome if true.
The DFB have initiated preliminary discussions with Julian Nagelsmann. However, the 36-year-old is hesitating, partly due to the proposed annual salary of €4m, which is significantly less than the €7m/year he earned at Bayern, reports
@georg_holzner
.
Not the popular opinion, but I think there is a lot of good in Jürgen Klopp becoming „Global Head of Soccer“ at Red Bull. ✅
You have someone in an extremely powerful position who also understands the importance of fan culture, preservation of tradition, & the humanitarian
Christos Tzolis… what a player!
The tempo
The timing
The precision
A sensational assist from the Greek international to give Düsseldorf another massive step towards topflight football.
@nonewthing
Adeyemi is a glamified wingback with no end product. He is only considered a 'raw diamond' because he is blessed with incredible natural physical qualities & lacks technique, timing, consistency, & decision-making. A horrible horrible horrible take.
Easy to look at a game decided by two individual errors and think Leverkusen were lucky tonight , but frankly, Alonso’s side were immaculate.
The best performance under his reign, and a potential turning point in his managerial career.
Outclassed Der Rekordmeister 🔥
Jannik Rochelt (1998) is a top signing from Hannover 96! ✍️✅
🔺Excellent set-piece delivery
🔺Short & sharp combination play
🔺Thrives in creative freedom
🔺Superb timing for inverting centrally
🔺Great awareness & vision in final 1/3rd
Player Model: Mikel Oyarzabal
I can’t watch Adeyemi anymore. This is torture.
And then foreign fan bases watch highlight clips on twitter and want to tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about & he is the answer for their lack of verticality & dynamism.
He is just a glorified Knauf who can’t defend
Hürzeler is just 29-years old!
As the youngest manager in Germany’s top 3 divisions, it felt only natural for a level of concern to greet the appointment.
However, as the man himself mentioned during his first press conference,
“I am a young person, but not a young coach.”
Julian Hettwer (20 yrs) is one of the most intriguing young talents in the German 3. Liga.
With 6 goals & 7 assists, the Borussia Dortmund II forward is definitely making note of himself! 👀
Let's take a look at what makes him special! ⭐️
++ THREAD ++ 🧵
🧩 The concept:
The “Fortuna für Alle” project promised free entrance to all fans for 3 home matches in the 2023/24 season. 🏟️
💭 The initiative:
Reduce the need for overseas investment by strengthening ties with the local community & regional sponsors. 🤝
Unbelievably deserved.
The mentality, the footballing quality, & the consistency throughout.
This will awaken the beast in Munich, but it by no means guarantees to be only a one off.
This Leverkusen construct is built for longevity.
To mitigate these defensive weaknesses, Celtic’s wingers work tirelessly to ensure the fullbacks are not isolated in 1v1 duels.
Daizen Maeda, in particular, exemplifies this with a world-class level of tracking & out-of-possession effort.
A decade after Julian Nagelsmann’s breakthrough, TSG Hoffenheim have the next top coaching talent in their ranks!
⭐️ Tobias Nubbemeyer (31 yrs)
Ralf Rangnick disciple with experience at RB Leipzig & Philadelphia Union. 🇩🇪/🇺🇸
🏆 Pokal winner with the TSG U19s on Saturday!
Mahamud Karimu (2003) is the latest exceptional talent brought to Europe through
@nordensasports
! 🛫
A two-way box-to-box midfielder with supreme verticality & elite ball-winning qualities. 🇬🇭
FK Metta have a gem on their hands! 💎
++ VIDEO THREAD ++ 🧵
A commanding performance from Robert Andrich yesterday evening.
A true holding presence Germany have needed for years. Over 2-years ago I argued he was the missing link for Germany’s World Cup roster.
24 months too late, it is finally coming to fruition… 🇩🇪🙌🏻
Off-field results:
Another major success…
🔺Sold out 54,600 seater stadium
🔺340,000 ticket requests
More importantly, less than 15% of fans with a ticket did not show up.
Under the average for “normal” fixtures with paying customers. 👏
I’d argue there is no better strike duo in world football than Benjamin Šeško (2003) & Loïs Openda (2000)! 🔥
A mobile target man & advanced striker complimenting each other exceptionally.
A direct hand in 8 of Leipzig’s last 9 league goals! 🤝