Anton makes his case
Waldemar Anton has emerged as Borussia Dortmund’s defensive leader, helping BVB record three clean sheets in four Bundesliga matches. With Nico Schlotterbeck sidelined, Anton’s composure and 91% passing accuracy — plus completing all 35 starts last season — earned him a Germany call-up for the Nations League. (28.09.2026)
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Behrens earns Germany debut
Left-back Hennes Behrens earned his first senior Germany cap after helping FC Augsburg to a strong start to 2026/27. The 21-year-old — born 19 January 2005 — progressed through Mainz, Darmstadt and Hoffenheim youth setups and made his Bundesliga breakthrough this season, prompting Klopp to hand him a debut late in the Nations League defeat to Greece. (28.09.2026)
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Conté’s national breakthrough
Bambasé Conté has won his first senior Germany cap after a rapid rise from Elversberg’s promotion season to TSG Hoffenheim. The 23-year-old (born 7 July 2003) is profiled for his pace and creativity; his national debut came during the recent Nations League fixtures as he transitions into a bigger role at Hoffenheim. (28.09.2026)
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Scherhant on the brink
Derry Scherhant’s unconventional rise — from Berlin lower leagues to SC Freiburg and European finals — earned him a Germany call. The 23-year-old forward has four goal contributions in four Bundesliga matches this season and was named Man of the Match in Freiburg’s recent draw, prompting Klopp to consider him for international duty. (28.09.2026)
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A Beckenbauer returns to Bayern
Luca Beckenbauer — Franz Beckenbauer’s grandson — has joined FC Bayern’s youth coaching setup as U13 co‑coach after working with the U12 last season. The 26‑year‑old was active at the club’s campus and even helped lead warm‑ups at the city derby against TSV 1860, reconnecting a famous family name with Bayern’s youth pathway. (28.09.2026)
Source: Bundesliga (German)