Niklas SuleGerman footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 03.09.1995
Country: Germany |
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Early Career
Niklas Süle began his football journey with the youth teams of Eintracht and Darmstadt 98 before moving to Hoffenheim's academy in 2010. He made his Bundesliga debut on May 11, 2013, against Hamburg and scored his first goal for Hoffenheim against Energie Cottbus in the German Cup on September 24.
Hoffenheim Breakthrough
Despite his young age, Süle established himself as a key defender for Hoffenheim during his second season. His performances drew attention from top European clubs.
Bayern Munich Arrival
In 2017, Süle joined Bayern Munich on a five-year contract. He made his debut in the German Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund on August 5, lifting his first trophy with the club. Süle scored his first goal for Bayern in an August 18 match against Bayer Leverkusen.
International Success
Süle represented Germany at the youth level, winning a silver medal at the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He was part of the Olympic team that secured a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, playing in matches against Mexico, South Korea, Portugal, Nigeria, and Brazil.
Debut for Germany
Süle earned his first cap for the German national team on August 31, 2016, in a friendly match against Finland. He has since become a regular member of the squad.