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.
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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Bayern graduates excelling after leaving Munich

Angelo Stiller (23, VfB Stuttgart)

Angelo Stiller left Bayern for TSG Hoffenheim before the 2021-22 season. Two seasons later he moved to VfB Stuttgart and is currently a key player in Sebastian Hoeness’ team. The 23-year-old midfielder also made his debut for the German national team on 7th September 2024 against Hungary.

Kenan Yildiz (18, Juventus)

Kenan Yildiz joined FC Bayern’s academy in 2012 at the age of 7 and was seen as one of Bayern’s best up-and-coming prospects until he left for Italian giants Juventus in 2022. The Turkish forward has scored 5 goals for the Old Lady and has been a consistent starter so far in the 24/25 season.

Some other names of Bayern's recent academy graduates include:

• Josip Stanisic (24, FC Bayern)

• Joshua Zirkzee (23, Manchester United)

• Malik Tillman (22, PSV Eindhoven)

• Lovro Zvonarek (19, Sturm Graz - on loan from FC Bayern)

• Tarek Buchmann (19, FC Bayern)

• Max Mourstedt (18, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - on loan from FC Bayern)

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