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Wisdom Mike, 17, Becomes Bayern’s Youngest Bundesliga Player With Debut vs. Bremen

Kompany called the cameo a deserved step in Bayern’s deliberate youth pathway.

Overview

  • He entered in the 84th minute of Friday’s 4-0 win over Werder Bremen and made his top-flight bow at 17 years and two days.
  • Vincent Kompany and sporting director Max Eberl emphasized that the opportunity was earned and aligned with a carefully managed development plan.
  • The next day he scored for Bayern’s U19s against SSV Ulm and continues to alternate between the first team, Bayern II and the U19s.
  • The youngest starting‑XI record at Bayern remains with Mathys Tel at 17 years, four months and 14 days.
  • His 2022 switch from Borussia Mönchengladbach at age 13 drew criticism after reports of a roughly €300,000 package, much of it as a signing premium.