Lennart Karl is currently the most exciting promise of FC Bayern’s youth development program – and is already a game-changing factor in the Champions League. The 17-year-old is continuing his meteoric rise in the top flight in impressive style, scoring his third goal in the current competition to mark a historic milestone
With three goals in four Champions League games, Karl has developed from a promising talent to a real top performer in the blink of an eye. An unknown name off the campus just a few months ago, the attacking player is now one of the defining factors in Munich’s appearance on the international stage. His composure is particularly impressive. Whether in tight spaces, dribbling or finishing, Karl shows a maturity that goes far beyond his age
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– Bayern’s Lennart Karl is the youngest player in Champions League history (since 1992/93) to score in three consecutive games (17 years and 290 days). diamond. @FCBayern pic.twitter.com/HOJZugGzko
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His goal against Sporting was an example of how naturally he has become part of FCB’s attacking structure. With his goal, he took responsibility in a difficult phase of the game and tipped the match in Bayern’s favour. At the age of 17 years and 290 days, he not only got on the scoresheet again, but also set a historic record
Karl is now the youngest player in Champions League history to score a goal in three consecutive matches, a record that highlights the scale of his rise.