Overview

• The 20-year-old Bayern midfielder made his Germany U21 debut as captain, played the full match, and lost 2–3 to Greece in European Championship qualifying.
• After the defeat, he urged a front-foot approach from the first minute, a blunt appeal that drew media comparisons to Oliver Kahn’s famed “Eier” line.
• Bischof’s pathway has been unusual, jumping from the U20s to a senior Germany debut in June 2025 before belatedly appearing for the U21s.
• Bayern’s sporting leadership rate his talent highly but say consistent club minutes will depend on his toughness and ability to assert himself in a deep squad.
• Bischof says Kompany’s intense, detail-heavy coaching reshaped his game, and Germany now visit Northern Ireland on Tuesday with added pressure in qualifying.