Finally some good news: HSV youngster receives Fritz Walter Medal | OneFootball

The last time HSV suffered two straight 0–5 thrashings. But on Monday morning, the fans finally got some positive news again.

Youth talent Louis Lemke was honored by the German Football Association with the Fritz Walter Medal, officially making him one of the best U17 players in Germany. The 16-year-old received the bronze medal in the 2009 age group. The prestigious award is presented annually to Germany’s top talents in the U17 and U19 categories. Gold went to midfield jewel Kennet Eichhorn, who moved from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen this summer for nine million euros. Silver went to Bayern defender Cassiano Kiala.

Third place is Lemke’s reward for an impressive development of his own. Toward the end of last season, the left-back was already allowed to make his first professional appearances in an HSV shirt. This summer, he then emerged as one of the big winners of pre-season.

Lemke is the youngest goalscorer in HSV history

The reward: starts both in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, in the 3–0 win over SC Verl, and in the Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund. In Verl, Lemke even made HSV history. With his goal, he became the youngest scorer in the club’s history, taking the record from his teammate Otto Sommer.

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After the signing of David Möller Wolfe on Deadline Day, Lemke slipped back a little into the background. However, the final word on this personnel matter is far from being spoken. Polzin has already emphasized several times that the teenager continues to play an important role in his plans and is expected to keep getting chances with the first team.

Added to that, Möller Wolfe’s start has so far been anything but smooth. That means Lemke could soon get further opportunities to gain playing time at the highest level. In his bag: a bronze Fritz Walter Medal.

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