Young Players to watch out for in the Bundesliga 2011-12 season (Part 3)
Andre Schurrle
Age: 20
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Andre Schurrle was one of Bayer Leverkusen’s major signings in this summer’s transfer window. The club was in search of a quality attacker who could support Stefan Kiessling upfront and also wanted to add quality and strength to the squad after a brilliant second place finish in the previous campaign.
Werkself will be taking part in the UEFA Champions League this season and are one of the teams to watch out for. Andre Schurrle was one of the most sought after players this summer as he had already expressed his desire to leave Mainz last season which is why he signed a pre-season agreement with the Leverkusen side for an estimated fee of eight million Euros.
The striker had a breakthrough campaign last term as he scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Uruguay-c3035 this May.
Schurrle was also mighty impressive against former World champions http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lars-Bender-c21663 has more of a defensive mindset.
Son Heung-Min
Age: 19
Club: Hamburg SV
The young South Korean striker has been touted as one of the most exciting talents coming out of Asia in the recent past along with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Japan-c2928. He made his debut last season in the Bundesliga at the age of 18 and impressed many with his excellent dribbling ability and pace.
Son made a total of 14 appearances in all competitions for Hamburg and scored three goals to end an impressive maiden season. The winger will be eager to cement his place in the first-team this season after the departure of striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-c31966, who joined Malaga CF in this summer’s transfer window.
The South Korean international had a sensational pre-season campaign this season as he scored a staggering 18 goals in just nine games. The impressive tally also included a brilliant brace against former German champions Bayern Munich in the LIGA total! Cup semi-final and guided his side to deserved 2-1 victory but Hamburg lost the final to Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
The 19-year old winger’s impressive displays for the German side have earned him a call up from the national side last year at a very young age.
The striker also participated in the AFC Asian Cup held in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/India-c750 in a 4-1 victory.
Son Heung-Min is touted to be one of the best young players in the Bundesliga this season and he faces tough competition from fellow Asian Takashi Usami, who is on a one-year deal loan with Bayern Munich. But the presence of Mladen Petric in the ranks could force him to start on the bench for most of the matches.
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