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When it comes to producing world-class talents at the international level, few nations can be in the same position as Germany. The European nation is known for its scientific training routines, which the clubs and academies adhere to. The results are out there for everyone to see as the Bundesliga has some of the best young talent.
But German talent is not just restricted to the German league as there are significant names from other leagues. These five German footballers are all aged 21 or lower. But they have all grabbed the headlines with their outstanding performances and boasted of high market valuations.
#5 Youssoufa Moukoko - €15M
Youssoufa Moukoko first grabbed the headlines in age-group football, where his goal-scoring antics were clear of others. Borussia Dortmund quickly noticed the talent Moukoko has, and he was fast-tracked through to the first team in 2020.
Moukoko is extremely fast and agile and takes the attack directly to the opposition. While Moukoko still has a lot to learn, the early signs of his promise are early. The man who was acquired from St. Pauli's south side has shown the ability he has, albeit in patches.
Moukoko is not yet ready for the first team, especially with someone like Erling Haaland leading the lineup. He has made 13 appearances in all competitions this season, but most of it has been as a substitute.
However, in the few chances Moukoko has had so far, he has scored one goal and made one assist. The Dortmund faithful will be hopeful that the teenage forward keeps developing to become a star in the future.
#4 Jonathan Burkardt - €17M
FSV Mainz are presently in 10th position in the Bundesliga table, and it's essential to do with their attack. Jonathan Burkardt has led the charge and carried out the bulk of the goal-scoring responsibilities. While Burkhardt has been a standout performer in the Bundesliga, he has scored in all three DFB-Pokal matches for Burkhardt.
The German forward is adept at playing in all three positions in attack, but his best comes as a striker. He is young, pacy, and agile, and there are big expectations for the player moving forward.
Burkhardt has made 23 appearances so far in all competitions this season. He has scored 10 goals and assisted four, and it's highly expected that there will be interest in signing the 21-year-old German during the summer.
#3 Karim Adeyemi - €35M
Among the teenagers grabbing the headlines, Karim Adeyemi is undoubtedly among the top ones in recent times. Red Bull Salzburg have been a hub of attacking talent recently, with Sadio Mane and Erling Haaland among the most prominent names.
Many believe Karim Adeyemi has the potential to make it to the next level. The German footballer has been linked with several major clubs, including German giants Bayern Munich.
Adeyemi's biggest strengths are his precise finishing and his pace to beat opponents. He has been the most promising footballer for Salzburg this season.
At just 20 years of age, Adeyemi is already a guaranteed starter for the Austrian club. He has appeared 28 times in all competitions this season, mainly as a starter, scoring 18 goals and making four assists. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Adeyemi, but whichever club gets him will have an absolute star.
#2 Jamal Musiala - €55M
Jamal Musiala is an incredible talent who has left bright first impressions even at a gigantic club like Bayern Munich. It's not always easy for a teenager to make it big at a club that has several world-class players.
He was acquired on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2019 and the Premier League club's loss has been a gain for the Bavarian giants. Musiala is incredibly creative, and he operates mainly as an attacking midfielder. Both England and Germany, at the international level, wanted him to represent them, but Musiala chose the latter.
Musiala is yet to become a starter, and most of his 26 appearances this season have been from the bench. But his talent has been on full display, with the Stuttgart-born footballer scoring six goals and five assists. Musiala still has a lot of elements to polish in his game, but there are no doubts about the talent he has.
#1 Florian Wirtz - €70M
Since his debut for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga in 2020, Florian Wirtz has never looked back. Wirtz has since been fast-tracked to the senior side. He has shown his talent at every opportunity that has arrived since then.
He is a highly creative playmaker with the gift of precise finishing and accurate passes. He is quickly becoming Leverkusen's talisman and has filled the void created by the departure of Kai Havertz to Chelsea in 2020.
Wirtz has already become a starter, having started in most of the 24 appearances he has made so far this season. Wirtz has repaid the faith in him with eight goals and 12 assists.
He has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga this season. With a contract that expires in 2026, it won't be easy for a club to acquire him.
