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Bayern Munich reaping rewards from world-class youth academy

Bayern Munich have made sensible decisions at the youth level, which has helped them to integrate quality players in the first team over the last few seasons.

By Eeshan Pandey

Aleksandar Pavlović kissing the badge after scoring for Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen.
Aleksandar Pavlović kissing the badge after scoring for Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen. / Marcel Engelbrecht - firo sportphoto/GettyImages
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Paul Wanner (18, FC Heidenheim - on loan from FC Bayern)

Paul Wanner has been garnering tons of attention after his spectacular start to the season with Bundesliga club FC Heidenheim. Heidenheim will most likely be Wanner’s last loan station, and from next season he will establish himself at FC Bayern. 

The precocious midfielder has registered 5 goals and 2 assists so far in this season for Heidenheim across all competitions.

Frans Kratzig (21, VfB Stuttgart - on loan from FC Bayern)

After a decent loan spell at Austrian Wien, Bayern’s 21 y/o left-back prospect Franz Kratzig has now been sent out on loan at VfB Stuttgart. Seb Hoeness’ attacking and possession-heavy side was deemed to be the best for him to gain significant experience playing at the highest level.

Kratzig bears some stylistic resemblance to the great Phillip Lahm, with a relatively short stature and ability to comfortably invert and play in the midfield. Defensively, however, the player still needs to make several leaps forward.

Adam Aznou (18, Bayern Munich)

FC Bayern signed Adam Aznou from FC Barcelona’s academy in the summer of 2022. Since then the promising full-back has played mainly with the reserve team and has shown significant growth in the technical and physical levels of his game. His outstanding dribbling and passing abilities make him one of the most exciting talents Bayern possesses in their ranks.

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