At 17, Bayern's new prodigy scored a stunning world-class goal in the Champions League, with his market value soaring 13 times in one month to 20 million euros.

Since the Champions League expanded, the group stage has turned into a league format, which has somewhat reduced the excitement of the matches but resulted in more high-scoring games and more debutants, as for the top five league giants, the group stage serves as a warm-up. In the third round of the Champions League group stage, Bayern crushed Club Brugge 4-0, securing a perfect three-win start. In this match, Bayern’s 17-year-old German forwardKarlplayed as an attacking midfielder behind Kane, was substituted after 69 minutes, and scored a brilliant solo-run followed by a world-class strike. This marked Karl’s first Champions League goal, making him Bayern’s youngest ever scorer in the competition and earning him the man of the match award.

Seventeen-year-old Karl was promoted to Bayern’s first team this season by the daring coach Kompany, and now having scored his first Champions League goal in spectacular fashion, both Karl and Kompany must be extremely delighted.

In the October update of Bundesliga player values by Transfermarkt, Karl’s price skyrocketed from 1.5 million euros to 20 million euros, an increase of more than 13 times, clearly reflecting the young player’s talent and potential.

Now 17 years old and standing only 1.68 meters tall, Karl is a skillful, compact player capable of playing as an attacking midfielder and right winger. He is under contract until 2028. This season in the Bundesliga, he has appeared 5 times with 1 start, totaling 123 minutes and providing 1 assist; in the Champions League, he has played twice with 1 start, scoring 1 goal. With Kompany’s continued trust and development, this German attacking midfielder is expected to rise rapidly and become Bayern’s new rising star.