Mika Baur: Paderborn's young star gets a chance in the U21 national team!

Mika Baur: Paderborn's young star gets a chance in the U21 national team!

An exciting time for SC Paderborn 07 and its young midfielder Mika Baur: The 21-year-old has just been called up for the U21 national team. As media-sportservice.de reports, Antonio Di Salvo, the head coach of the German U21s, has brought Baur into the team. He will take the place of the promoted Assan Ouedraogo. This unexpected opportunity could be the decisive step for Baur to break through into the higher league.

Baur has already arrived at the DFB selection training, where he is preparing for the upcoming games. On Friday the U21 team will face Malta in Fürth at 6 p.m. Fans can watch the game live on SAT1. This will be followed by the away game against Georgia on Tuesday, November 18th, also at 6 p.m. and also live on SAT1. The U21s have a full program ahead of them, with every game being crucial for qualifying for EURO 2027.

Qualification for EURO 2027

A total of 51 UEFA member associations are taking part in the qualification for the 2027 U-21 European Football Championship, as wikipedia.org highlights. The draw for the groups took place on February 6, 2025 in Nyon. Exciting encounters are guaranteed throughout the entire qualification phase. The group winners and the best runner-up will qualify directly for the finals, while the remaining group runners-up will have to compete in play-offs.

In qualifying, the teams not only play for points, but also for glorious places at the upcoming European Championships. Every match, including the one against Malta and Georgia, could be crucial for the German U21s' chances. The away matches are no walk in the park and require maximum concentration and team spirit from the players.

Baur and his future

Mika Baur now faces an important challenge that could consolidate his career. Fans are excited to see how the talented midfielder will perform in this international task. With qualification for EURO 2027 in mind, Baur's involvement in the U21 national team could be the start of a remarkable sporting career.

A look at the coming matchdays shows that the U21s will play in a tight rhythm until 2026, with crucial clashes aimed at qualifying. A successful start against Malta could boost the team's morale and pave the way for further success.

Mika Baur's development will not only be shaped by the next games, but also by the support of his coaches and teammates. For SC Paderborn 07, it's not just about individual successes, but also about team successes that could have an impact on the entire football scene.