Unbelievable! - CDU-Kuban Unearths Our U17 World Champion Scorer
Charles Herrmann, the 17-year-old from Hanover, clinched the U17 World Championship title on Saturday, securing a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over France. An unexpected cheerleader for the triumph was none other than Tilman Kuban, a Bundestag member who kept tabs on the event from afar.
CDU Kuban Scores a Win for Hannover 96
Charles Herrmann's soccer prowess was first recognized by Kuban, a local club TSV Limmer stalwart, during his time as a part-time scout for Hannover 96. Back then, young Charles showcased remarkable power and deft ball control, dominating every game he played.
Despite Charles's Wolfsburg lineage and his brother Isaiah's association with VfL Wolfsburg youth team, Hannover 96 outpaced their competition to secure the young, talented attacking prowess. Charles Harrmann honed his skills at Hannover 96 from 2016 to 2020 before moving to Borussia Dortmund. His dream: first to become a world champion, then a professional. Mission accomplished.
The Man behind the Discovery's Political Success
Kuban has since gone on to forge a successful political career as Junge Union chairman from 2019 to 2022 and a member of the Bundestag since 2021. Reflecting on his past, Kuban expresses fondness for his scouting days, driving thousands of kilometers during a season in search of promising soccer talent.
"96" Fan at Heart
Remarkably, Charles Herrmann is the only ex-Hannover player participating in the U17 World Cup. He put up an impressive show, featuring an unforgettable free-kick in the round of 16 (3-2 against the USA) and displaying tenacity against Spain (1-0). An unfortunate thigh injury in the quarter-finals forced him out of the game, and he missed out on Argentina's defeat.
The Bump in the Road to Champions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government statement coincided with the semi-final thriller, almost causing Kuban to miss the action. Like every dedicated supporter, Kuban caught the last few minutes and the nail-biting penalty shootout via his trusty iPad.
Wedding Bells and Goals
Meanwhile, Kuban received an invitation to his friend's wedding in Barcelona during the World Cup finals. Despite being miles away, Kuban expressed his confidence in the boys' potential, concluding that they had all it takes to win.
The Future of Hannover 96
Kuban expressed hope that Hannover 96 could maintain its consistency in the second half of the season. With a tight league, the team appeared at the top of the ladder until the very end. Rooting for the World Cup title for the U17 team and the imminent return of Hannover 96 to the first bundesliga, Kuban also expressed his wish for a handful of new soccer talents to breakthrough at Hannover.
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Charles Herrmann's triumph at the U17 World Cup was celebrated widely, but his connection to Borussia Dortmund's youth team and involvement in Germany's U17 team that claimed the UEFA Under-17 EURO in 2023 got lesser coverage. This Golden Generation of 18-year-olds in BVB included a group of promising players like Paris Brunner and Kjell Wätjen.
For more specific details regarding Charles Herrmann's journey to soccer stardom, further sources would be required.
