Youngest player ever in the annals of the second division's history, that's Hertha Eichhorn.
Youngest Professional Footballer in German Second Division Breaks Record
Kenneth Eichhorn, a 16-year-old prodigy, has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the German second division (2. Bundesliga). Eichhorn broke the previous record held by Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu, who was 16 years and 142 days old when he played for KSC in 2021.
Eichhorn, who has been compared to World Cup winner Toni Kroos due to his exceptional talent, made his debut for Hertha BSC in a home game against Karlsruhe SC. He came on as a substitute in the 68th minute of the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw[1].
The Berlin-born player has been a part of Hertha BSC since the U9s and has been impressing coach Stefan Leitl during training sessions. Leitl has praised Eichhorn in the highest terms, describing his talent as absolutely fantastic. The coach has also expressed a desire to promote Eichhorn further[3].
Eichhorn is now the youngest professional player in the history of the capital club, a title previously held by Boris Mamuzah Lum. The youngster's impressive performance has caught the attention of Bundesliga clubs, but for now, he remains with Hertha BSC.
| League | Youngest Player | Age at Debut | Record-Breaking Game Details | |-----------------|--------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------| | 2. Bundesliga (Germany) | Kenneth Eichhorn | 16 years, 14 days | Hertha BSC vs. Karlsruher SC, 0-0 draw, came on as substitute at 68th minute[1] |
Recently, Eichhorn signed a long-term contract with Hertha BSC, securing his future with the club. However, no specific details about the minutes he might receive were provided in the article.
[1] Source: https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/hertha-bsc/hertha-bsc-kenneth-eichhorn-debюtiert-als-jüngster-spieler-in-der-zweiten-bundesliga-13938541.html [2] Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61438008 [3] Source: https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/hertha-bsc/hertha-bsc-stefan-leitl-kenneth-eichhorn-fur-einen-großen-talent-13942993.html
- 'Eichhorn's outstanding performance in the German second division (2. Bundesliga), where he broke the record as the youngest player in the league, has drawn attention from various European football leagues.
- As the youngest professional footballer in the history of the capital club, Hertha BSC, Eichhorn's skill and potential have been compared to World Cup winner Toni Kroos, making him a promising talent in European leagues.
