At 16 in the first-team squad? HSV talent shines for Germany! | OneFootball

Is the next top talent currently emerging at HSV? Louis Lemke is currently causing a stir not only at the club, but also internationally.

The 16-year-old left-back has been impressing with remarkable performances for Germany’s U17 national team these days.

In the recent 1–1 draw against Slovenia, Lemke scored the equalizer and thus rescued a hugely important point for the DFB youngsters. Three goals in the last four internationals, as well as an assist in Thursday’s 2–1 win over North Macedonia, impressively underline just how strong the nominal defender is going forward.

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HSV talent Lemke: A regular starter in the U21 at 16

People at HSV know that only too well. Lemke regularly trains with the first team and was included in the senior squad for the first time in the 2–2 against FC Bayern. Still officially a U17 player on paper, the teenager has long since developed into a regular starter for the Rothosen’s U21 side. He has also already gotten on the scoresheet in the Regionalliga.

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His rapid rise has not gone unnoticed. Mopo even considers it possible that Lemke could be permanently promoted to HSV’s first team for the new season. Even then, he would still only be 16 years old.

For now, however, the focus is on European Championship qualification. On Tuesday, Germany will face France for top spot in the group and thus a ticket to the tournament in Estonia. Even as runners-up, the DFB side would still theoretically have a chance of qualifying. For Lemke, it would be the next step in a development that currently seems to know hardly any limits.

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