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Augsburg Duo Called Up to Germany's Nations League Squad

The selections are being held up as proof of FC Augsburg's player-development approach.

Overview

  • Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp named FC Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen and left-back Hennes Behrens to his Nations League group on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
  • Dahmen was included for all four matches in Klopp's 44-player window while Behrens is in the first two-match squad that travels to the Netherlands and then plays at Augsburg.
  • The 21-year-old Behrens received his first senior call-up and called the nomination a "dream come true," with club staff praising his work rate and recent form after a loan spell at Heidenheim.
  • Club coach Manuel Baum and sporting director Benni Weber said the dual selection is a rare accolade for Augsburg and noted that Anton Kade would likely have been chosen too if not sidelined by a muscle-bundle injury.
  • Augsburg will potentially host Behrens before local fans when the national team plays the sold-out WWK-Arena three days after the Netherlands opener, an outcome the club says underlines its pathway for young players.