The signs for a great career could hardly be better. At just 16 years and 14 days old, Kenneth Eichhorn has just made second division history.
The Hertha jewel was substituted on for Leon Jensen in the game against KSC and thus became the youngest second division player of all time (68.). The previous record holder, Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu (Karlsruhe), was “already” 16 years, four months, and 19 days old at his debut in 2021.
Now he has to make way for Eichhorn, who is already being affectionately called “Mini-Kroos” by the media and has recently received numerous accolades.
Asked about the six, his captain Fabian Reese told ‘kicker’ before the start of the season, among other things: “He’s an incredible talent. If he continues like this, all doors are open to him. I’ve rarely seen anything as talented at that age. He has a huge career ahead of him.”
Let’s see what happens. What happens.
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