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Elliot Anderson.

Every game, the same story.
Reliable. Relentless. Remarkable.

Underrated doesn’t even cover it.

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Takato Yamamoto’s debut in a black and yellow shirt was a complete dream start.

Yes, it was only a pre-season friendly against a fourth-division team, so we shouldn't get carried away. However, the 18-year-old’s technical brilliance and seamless adaptability were simply impossible to look past.

Yamamoto was handed an early opportunity by head coach Niko Kovac due to the club's heavy World Cup absences. He didn't waste a single second. 

Operating as a highly dynamic, creative central midfielder, his technical floor is incredibly high. He plays with great confidence in tight spaces, using exceptionally clean, two-footed footwork to drop his shoulder and glide past pressers. Instead of trying to do everything on his own, his smart link-up play was clear to see right away. He consistently dropped into advanced pockets between the lines to act as a passing outlet, combining fluidly with senior squad members, most notably establishing a highly promising on-pitch chemistry with Serhou Guirassy.

His spatial awareness translated directly onto the scoresheet in the 78th minute. Driving with speed from the right flank, he kept a completely cool head inside the box to slice through the backline and slot home a composed finish to secure the 3-1 victory. 

Adapting to a new country, a new tactical system, and a completely different physical tempo overnight is incredibly demanding, yet Yamamoto looked entirely unfazed. With his inclusion in the upcoming first-team summer tour of Asia, he has a massive platform to prove himself.

The early Shinji Kagawa comparisons are natural for any creative Japanese technician arriving at the Westfalenstadion, and if this debut is anything to go by, BVB has secured a highly fascinating talent.

One to watch closely. 🟡⚫🇯🇵

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Borussia Dortmund has completed an incredibly interesting piece of business by signing Takato Yamamoto.

Seeing a technical Japanese talent arrive at the Westfalenstadion instantly awakens memories of Shinji Kagawa's iconic era.

The 18-year-old central midfielder officially joins BVB on a one-year loan deal from Gamba Osaka. While he is initially integrated into the U23 squad to adapt to European football, his baseline profile, having already made his senior professional breakthrough in the AFC Champions League Two, is highly regarded. 

It is completely fair to hold back on analyzing his specific tactical movements and physical limits until he gets his first minutes on the pitch.

Incredibly excited to see if his style of play will work just as well in Germany.

An exciting journey begins now.

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Another left-footed CB from the Bayern academy.

Afrim Gashi (🇦🇱🇩🇪)
17 y/o | Bayern Munich U19 | CB | 1.91m

▪️ Physically robust center-back with long limbs
▪️ Covers a massive amount of space to block passes and intercept the ball
▪️ Dominant in physical duels, using his frame to shield opponents away
▪️ Lacks elite recovery pace for a high line, but compensates well with his physical presence
▪️ Defends aggressively, stays close to his marker and loves to step in for a tackle

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🇩🇪• One of the biggest striker talents in Germany.
Born in 2010, just 15 years old.
Strong, powerful, and clinical striker.

Bayern Munich academy standout.

—> ✨ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐨 ✨

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FC Bayern’s academy has a fascinating prospect in Philipp von Taube. 💎🇩🇪

Standing at an imposing 6'3" at just 17 y/o, he’s already catching the eye of Vincent Kompany and earning senior training call-ups.

23 G/A in 26 games.

[THREAD] 🧵

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 🔮

After debuting for Bayern Munich II and extending his stay until 2028, his pathway at the club is already defined.

Philipp von Taube has all the tools to become a serious player. An absolute must-watch. 🔴✨

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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 📈

While he can still refine his first touch when isolated under aggressive, high-pressure situations, his upside is massive.

In the final third, he loves utilizing sharp fake shots to lose his marker before firing off clinical strikes.

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@warriorbasti @FCBayernFocus @FCBayernEN @FCBayernAr @FCBayernES @fcbayerncampus @FCBayernUS @DFB_Team @DFB @DFB_Team_EN @DFBNachwuchs The Hentcho brothers. Post on Aviel Hentcho (16 y/o winger) coming soon.

Stay tuned!

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Bayern academy got a left-footed CB.

Xaver Pucci (🇩🇪🇮🇹)
17 y/o | Bayern Munich U19 | CB/LB

▪️ Left-footed, loves playing out from the back
▪️ Highly confident with the ball at his feet
▪️ Excellent at playing vertical and diagonal passes forward
▪️ Possesses good pace
▪️ Positioning is not yet at the high level expected (fixable)

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It’s genuinely mind-blowing that more people aren't talking about Simon Schaff. 🧠🇩🇪

At just 17 years old, the FC Bayern academy prospect has a profile that screams elite modern midfielder.

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🇩🇪• One of the biggest striker talents in Germany.
Born in 2010, just 15 years old.
Strong, powerful, and clinical striker.

Bayern Munich academy standout.

—> ✨ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐨 ✨

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You are spot on with Schaff's weaknesses, also, it's Schaff, not Staff! 😉

I just really love the player type he is. He is so wonderful to watch and I’d love to see him succeed.

Furthermore, things like physicality and his ability in duels are exactly the types of weaknesses that he can easily work on and improve as he develops in the future.

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 🔮

Great technique, defensive discipline, and elite vision.

Having officially signed a long-term contract extension with Bayern and stepped up to the U19 squad, Schaff‘s pathway to the top is beautifully mapped out.

Remember the name. 🔴✨

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𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 🏃‍♂️

His spatial awareness out of possession is top-tier.

If his right-back partner pushes high and Bayern is caught in transition, Schaff selflessly sprints back to cover the open space and close the gap.