“I could play for Nigeria”

The Bundesliga is without doubt one of the foremost leagues on the planet and if the 20-year-old retains working laborious, the league might quickly grow to be his to beat

Freiburg winger, Kevin Schade was born in Potsdam, Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mom and has lived in Germany all his life.

He started his skilled soccer profession with Energie Cottbus which he had joined as a thirteen-year-old boy.

He joined Freiburg at 17 and commenced with the second staff which gained promotion to the third division for the primary time when he starred on the membership. His inventory quickly rose and was seen by the staff’s handlers as a participant that may make issues occur.

Schade is quick, and has a eager eye for purpose. His sturdy heading capacity and willingness to get the ultimate ball by way of incisive runs have stood him out as among the best kids within the German league.

Already a German U-21 worldwide, he featured 20 occasions for Freiburg final season as they pushed for a spot in Europe, scoring 4 targets and aiding as soon as. He performed a complete of 813 minutes within the league final season.

Schade can play in a wide range of positions together with as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, central attacking midfielder, winger and attacker. He’s dubbed one of many Bundesliga’s hottest properties.

After making his debut with the England U-21s final 12 months, Schade spoke about his Nigerian heritage.

“I may play for Nigeria, however I don’t actually really feel drawn there,” Schade stated, “I used to be born and raised in Germany. Therefore, I play for Germany.”

Schade, with the standard of his soccer and skillset will in a short while be invited by senior German handlers if he stays constant.

The winger is at present wished by Brentford within the Premier League and has been linked previously to Liverpool, in what’s testomony to his high quality.