Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Sunday, 23 November 2025, 13:39 / Updated on Sunday, 23 November 2025 13:44
Lennart Karl, 17, scored again for Bayern in the 6-2 win over SC Freiburg. Besides the goal, he also provided an assist.
Along with Michael Olise, Lennart Karl pulled Bayern out of a dangerous situation against SC Freiburg on Saturday. The visitors were 2-0 up after 17 minutes, but the 17-year-old, from Olise's pass, and then serving the Frenchman, for 2-2, put the champions back in “killer” mode.
The first 17-year-old player in Bayern history to score and assist in an official match
With the first-half hits, he also set a record. Lennart Karl is the first 17-year-old player in the club's history to score a goal and an assist in an official match!
Lennart Karl (right) scores against SC Freiburg / Photo: Imago
The attacking midfielder now has 3 goals and 2 assists in just 531 minutes in 15 appearances across all competitions this season and is already being talked about as a real boost for the big German national team.
Lennart Karl on a possible presence at the World Cup in the United States: “I'm trying to give my best”
Asked if he sees himself in the squad for the 2026 World Cup, the 17-year-old said: “I'm not so focused on the idea of being at the final tournament in the summer. I'm trying to perform as well as I can for Bayern.
Of course, I have to see what coach Julian Nagelsmann has in mind for me. If I'm not in the World Cup squad, I'll just go back to the Under 21 national team. If it doesn't work, I'll move on. I try to give my best”.
Lennart Karl: “Lionel Messi is my idol. But I still have a long way to go”
German journalists compared Lennart Karl to Lionel Messi early in his Barcelona career due to his tiki-taka style, dribbling and quick execution. But he doesn't see himself that far.
“People can make comparisons, I've heard that too. I don't think I can be compared to Messi. Messi is at the top, I still have a long way to go. Messi is my idol”, confessed the attacking midfielder.
