Schalke youth player Leroy Sané is making a name for himself after another strong performance. He managed two goals and an assist during the Germany U19s 6-0 win against the Czech Republic to seal qualification to the summer’s European Championships. Schalke’s promising young star continues to establish himself as a leading player in the German youth set up.
“I’m really proud of the team”, said Germany manager Marcus Sorg – and a large part of that pride could deservingly be directed at Sané. The 19-year old has really shown off his potential during the second half of the season. In his first Champions League appearance against Real Madrid in March, he beat legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a delightful curling shot from outside the box and just four days later he shone during his full Bundesliga debut, scoring a lovely chipped goal against Hertha BSC.
Even Sanés father is impressed
Sané’s performances have even surprised his own father. Souleymane Sané, who himself made 174 appearances in the German top-flight, was speechless after his son’s sensational goal against Real Madrid. You wouldn’t have seen him score a goal like that when he played, reflects “Sammy” Sané in an interview with 11 Freunde: “Look back at old footage of me. I never scored from such distance; I wouldn’t have been able to!”
For Leroy Sané, whose mother Regina Weber won 32 German championships in rhythmic gymnastics, family are an important support structure. The Essen born striker has his roots in the Ruhr Valley and his colour is royal blue. His brothers Kim (U23) and Sidi (U12) also wear the Schalke jersey.
For Schalke, the young talent has made himself a genuine contender for a place in Roberto Di Matteo’s starting XI, and an early substitution, like against Bayer Leverkusen on the last matchday, doesn’t change that fact. “I know that that wasn’t a breakthrough for me. I definitely need to get stuck in more, use my body strength better and be tougher. These things are required more in the Bundesliga than in the youth league”, said Sané self-critically. Should he manage this, his rise to stardom will continue even further.
Schalke youth player Leroy Sané is making a name for himself after another strong performance. He managed two goals and an assist during the Germany U19s 6-0 win against the Czech Republic to seal qualification to the summer’s European Championships. Schalke’s promising young star continues to establish himself as a leading player in the German youth set up.
“I’m really proud of the team”, said Germany manager Marcus Sorg – and a large part of that pride could deservingly be directed at Sané. The 19-year old has really shown off his potential during the second half of the season. In his first Champions League appearance against Real Madrid in March, he beat legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a delightful curling shot from outside the box and just four days later he shone during his full Bundesliga debut, scoring a lovely chipped goal against Hertha BSC.
Even Sanés father is impressed
Sané’s performances have even surprised his own father. Souleymane Sané, who himself made 174 appearances in the German top-flight, was speechless after his son’s sensational goal against Real Madrid. You wouldn’t have seen him score a goal like that when he played, reflects “Sammy” Sané in an interview with 11 Freunde: “Look back at old footage of me. I never scored from such distance; I wouldn’t have been able to!”
For Leroy Sané, whose mother Regina Weber won 32 German championships in rhythmic gymnastics, family are an important support structure. The Essen born striker has his roots in the Ruhr Valley and his colour is royal blue. His brothers Kim (U23) and Sidi (U12) also wear the Schalke jersey.
For Schalke, the young talent has made himself a genuine contender for a place in Roberto Di Matteo’s starting XI, and an early substitution, like against Bayer Leverkusen on the last matchday, doesn’t change that fact. “I know that that wasn’t a breakthrough for me. I definitely need to get stuck in more, use my body strength better and be tougher. These things are required more in the Bundesliga than in the youth league”, said Sané self-critically. Should he manage this, his rise to stardom will continue even further.
