Lennart Karl
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Youth career: SV Viktoria Aschaffenburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, SV Viktoria Aschaffenburg, FC Bayern (since 2022)
Current club: FC Bayern
Squad number: —
Current national team: Germany U-17
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (1/0)
Contract until: 30.06.2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Martin Ødegaard
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– technique
– ball control
– creativity
– football IQ
– set pieces
– flair
– dribbling 
– shooting technique
– first touch
– agility
To improve:
– lightweight player who will need to put in significant work on his physical development
– lacks elite pace, which can hinder his effectiveness as a winger
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker/wide playmaker
– good agility and body balance
– not the most explosive, but he possesses decent speed at all distances
– excellent technical capacity and close control in limited spaces
– likes to have the ball at his feet, orchestrating play effectively with precise control and decision-making in advanced areas
– likes to use half-spaces to make his attacking runs, especially on the right side, where he can cut inside onto his stronger left foot
– highly creative and intelligent
– pure difference-maker with an outstanding vision, capable of changing the game at any moment with his precise and impactful passing skills
– possesses a very skillful first touch and an element of unpredictability that keeps defenders on their toes
– good shot power and accuracy from mid and long-range/enjoys scoring with precise, technical shots
– intelligent and clever under pressure, able to make quick, effective decisions even in tight situations
– displays solid determination when tracking back, with a good reaction to losing the ball, and active involvement in pressing
– direct and indirect set-piece specialist
Karl evades his marker with a quick feint and delivers a brilliant through ball for an assist, showcasing his exceptional vision.
Karl controls the ball, makes an instant decision, and provides an assist with a silky pass.
Karl controls the ball expertly in the penalty area, deceives his opponents with a series of feints, and caps it off with a superb finish.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Attacking midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 6 December 2024):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Lennart Karl joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy from Viktoria Aschaffenburg in 2022. He is regarded as one of the most talented German teenagers and is a regular youth international for Germany. He is currently the undisputed leader of the U-17 setup, which boasts a talented roster of exciting prospects, including Mussa Kaba, Eba Bekir Is, Ben Hawighorst, Jeremiah Mensah, Matteo Palma, Alexander Staff, and Salvatore Mule.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
10/10 
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