6 goal participations in 5 matches
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Paul Wanner and 1. FC Heidenheim are wowing the Bundesliga at the start of the season. Thanks to the loan from FC Bayern Munich, the Swabians are top of the table after two matchdays. The euphoria at Ostalb is immense. Coach Frank Schmidt is trying to slow them down in the usual way – also considering the hype around the young Wanner. If the 18-year-old gets his way, the coach doesn’t have to worry at all.
Of course, the new signing is doing « very well » so far, said Schmidt after the furious 4-0 (2-0) defeat of FC Augsburg, to which Wanner contributed another goal and an assist on Sunday. They are « extremely satisfied » with the striker’s performance. « But, » said Schmidt, « I ask for your understanding. It’s too much Paul Wanner for me. » The entire team was responsible for the series of five wins in the first five competitive games, said the 50-year-old. At FCH, the collective always counts. If there is one for the « icing on the cake », then of course all the better.
Wanner is one of those people. He has scored four competitive goals for his new loan club. The Heidenheimers are riding a wave of success – in the league, the cup and the Conference League. Wanner is right in the middle and yet remains humble. « I have a good family home, I am in good hands there, » said the left-(Site notre bureau spécialisé)er about the compliments he has received from all sides at Heidenheim.
He already calls Wanner « Paulinho », revealed his team-mate Leo Scienza (25), another newcomer who got off to a good start at Heidenheim and scored a goal against Augsburg. The Brazilian-born played with SSV Ulm in the 3rd league last season. He is now shaking up the first league with Wanner and the remarkably strong FCH.
First Elversberg, now Heidenheim: FC Bayern follows Wanner’s progress
Last season, Wanner, also on loan, was active for SV Elversberg in the 2nd league and scored six goals and three assists in 28 games. The German national youth player, born in Dornbirn, Austria and who has not yet definitively chosen a (Site notre bureau spécialisé) association, increased his market value from 3 million to 8 million euros in one year. « Paul is still a very young but extraordinarily talented attacking player with enormous development potential, » said Heidenheim CEO Holger Sanwald when the signing was made at the end of June.
Wanner has a contract in Munich until 2027. And at FC Bayern, the youngster’s debut should be viewed very positively. « Paul Wanner is developing continuously, has played a lot in Elversberg, scored goals and assists and is ready for the next level. Now the goal is to sustainably acquire the level in the first league. At 1. FC Heidenheim, he has every chance of taking another important step, especially since the club is also represented internationally in the Conference League. We are very satisfied with his development and will continue to support him closely, » said sporting director Christoph Freund about the loan deal.
