Bayern youngster Wisdom Mike chasing Mathys Tel’s record | OneFootball

At just 17 years old, Wisdom Mike is writing his own Bayern history. Now, the offensive talent has set his sights on a special goal: the record of Mathys Tel.

On September 26, the time had come: In the 4:0 home victory against Werder Bremen, the highly praised young player got his first taste of Bundesliga action. Mike was substituted in the 84th minute - two days after his 17th birthday. The native German had already been part of the matchday squad several times before, but against Bremen, he made his official debut in the Bayern jersey.

Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized after the game that it was not a "show appearance". "It's a deserved deployment for a boy who might have a future at FC Bayern. I say might because it's not guaranteed, the boys are still very young," explained the head coach. Mike moved from Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth team to Säbener Straße in 2022 and has since been considered one of the greatest talents on the wing.

Is Mike the next starting eleven debutant after Lennart Karl?

Sporting director Max Eberl also praised the path that the record champions are taking with their youth. Even when planning the squad, space was consciously made for talents. "It's just nice to have such young players who are talented, who have potential," Eberl said after the final whistle.

Despite his debut, Mike is not yet part of the list of the youngest starting eleven debutants of FC Bayern. Mathys Tel currently still leads this statistic - he was in the starting lineup for the first time at the age of 17 years, four months, and 14 days. In second place is Lennart Karl, who played in the Bundesliga from the start for the first time on September 20, 2025, at the age of 17 years, six months, and 28 days. Mike could soon join the ranks - the first milestone has already been reached.

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