Top 10 young Bundesliga players to watch out for

1. Kevin Volland

Age: 21 years old

Club: TSG Hoffenheim

Nationality: German

Position: Striker

The young striker turned 21 this summer but already has a lot of experience up his sleeve. Having been a regular at 1860 Munich as a teenager, he got his big break with a move to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga last campaign. He helped the club steer just clear of relegation. Now into his 4th full-season at professional level, it could be the season Kevin Volland finally has a breakthrough campaign. Irrespective of Hoffenheim’s overall season, all eyes will be on Kevin Volland as the German U-21 International looks to break into the senior side, making him the No. 1 Bundesliga talent to watch out for.

Special Mentions

The Bundesliga has always been a hub for developing talent. Narrowing down the list to just 10 was no easy task. Many talented individuals didn’t make the cut, so it’s only fair they receive a special mention on our end.

Max Meyer has made just six appearances and is a month shy of his 18th birthday, but experts already consider him to be the brightest talent coming through from the Bundesliga. Midfielder Emre Can was turning heads at Bayern Munich, a move to Leverkusen for regular football could prove to be the opportunity he deserved. Wolfsburg’s Maximilian Arnold already has a great return of 3 goals in 8 games, he’ll be hoping for more regular action; his team-mate, Ricardo Rodriguez, has already established himself in the Swiss national team, despite his young age. Leonardo Bittencourt is one player who just missed out on our list, the new Hannover signing is one of the most exciting Bundesliga prospects.