HSV breeds talent, not just Stange shines for Germany | OneFootball

Louis Lemke is currently considered the biggest talent in HSV’s youth academy. Those in charge believe the 16-year-old is capable of a great deal.

That also includes making the step up to the professional level. For this reason, the Hamburg native, who is actually still eligible to play for the U17s, gained experience in men’s football at an early stage.

On November 8, the left-back made his debut in the Regionalliga Nord in HSV U21’s 1-0 win over Hannover 96 II. That appearance was part of a clear development plan. The goal is to gradually ease Lemke into the pace, physicality, and decision-making pressure of the senior game. Since then, he has made nine more appearances, including scoring against VfB Lübeck.

The teenager even made the Bundesliga squad once. He was included in the lineup for the 2-2 draw against FC Bayern. According to Bild, FC Bayern were also among the clubs vying for Lemke’s services, alongside Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bayer Leverkusen, before he extended his contract with HSV last October.

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HSV gem is a key figure for the DFB

The left-footer also plays an important role in the DFB’s plans. He has featured seven times for Germany’s U17 national team – and with an impressive success rate! In January, the youngster scored once in each of two friendlies against Portugal.

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Lemke was also able to make an impression during the current international break – just like U19 international Otto Stange. In the DFB juniors’ 2-1 win over North Macedonia on Wednesday, he set up Marwan-Omir Mizra’s early opener with a pinpoint cross (from 14:30 in the video). Over the full course of the match, the Rothosen gem was a constant threat on the left flank and gave his team’s play a noticeable spark.

At the same time, Lemke also received a market value from transfermarkt.de for the first time. The online portal currently values him at no less than €300,000. That makes him the most valuable player currently under contract in HSV’s youth setup or U21 squad!

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