Wisdom Mike is making waves in Germany, and Joshua Kimmich thinks he’s got what it takes to become Bayern’s next big star. This 17-year-old winger has already caught the attention of Bayern Munich’s coach, Vincent Kompany, who gave him his Bundesliga debut against Werder Bremen. Mike’s impressive performance earned him praise from Kompany, who said it was a “deserved deployment” for a young player with potential .
*Early Career Highlights*
Mike joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2022 for €300,000. He’s already made a name for himself with 17 goals and 7 assists in 14 games for Bayern’s U-17 side. His speed, dribbling ability, and finishing skills have drawn comparisons to France international Ousmane Dembélé .
*National Team Eligibility*
Mike is eligible to represent both Germany and Nigeria internationally. He’s currently represented Germany at the U-15, U-16, and U-17 levels .
*Record-Breaking Potential*
At just 17, Mike is chasing Mathys Tel’s record as the youngest starting XI debutant in Bayern Munich history. He’s already become the second-youngest player to debut for Bayern in the Bundesliga .
*Expert Praise*
Mike’s youth trainer, Patrick Kaniuth, praises his speed, explosiveness, and finishing ability. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, also highlights Mike’s potential, saying it’s “nice to have such young players who are talented and have potential” .
