Burkardt: The new goalscorer from Eintracht Frankfurt with a great tradition!

Burkardt: The new goalscorer from Eintracht Frankfurt with a great tradition!

Jonathan Burkardt's move to Eintracht Frankfurt is bringing a breath of fresh air to the football scene. The 24-year-old was signed by 1. FSV Mainz 05 for around 21 million euros and is bringing an impressive performance to the Main metropolis. Last season he scored 18 goals and took his team to 6th place, securing qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League. When introducing himself as a new signing, Burkardt emphasized that the tradition of successful strikers at Eintracht Frankfurt gives him a good feeling and he is looking forward to the challenge in his new home. Mercury reports that coach Dino Toppmöller is convinced that Burkardt has the potential to develop well.

His exciting career began in the youth sector of Darmstadt 98 before moving to Mainz at the age of 14. Burkardt spent over seven years there, during which he developed from a winger to a central attacker. He made his Bundesliga debut in the 2018/19 season and has continued to improve since then. Burkardt already has the likes of Anthony Yeboah and Luka Jović in mind, who have left big shoes to fill at Eintracht Frankfurt, but wants to go his own way and not compare himself to previous strikers. Bundesliga.com informed that during his time at Mainz he also attracted attention in Germany's youth national teams and won the UEFA U21 European Championship in 2021.

Eintracht Frankfurt's striker DNA

Eintracht Frankfurt has a long tradition of successful strikers. With players like Bernd Hölzenbein, Sébastien Haller and currently Randal Kolo Muani, the club has repeatedly produced outstanding offensive forces. This tradition gives Burkardt a special sense of motivation. He feels most comfortable as a center forward, but also has the flexibility to help out on the wings, which gives him a variety of options in the game.

Regarding his goals for the coming season, Burkardt revealed that he has not defined a specific goal mark, but he is optimistic that he can score more than 18 goals. Burkardt describes his style of play as dangerous in front of goals and has earned a reputation for excellent finishing, similar to his coaching colleague Serhou Guirassy. Wikipedia also shows that the list of players who played for Eintracht Frankfurt includes over 531 players and gives the club a considerable history.

Personal insights

What is noticeable off the pitch: Burkardt is not a fan of beer advertising and avoids social media, which he describes as an “illusory world”. So the young striker isn't the kind of guy who wants to attract a lot of attention, but instead focuses on what counts: his performance on the pitch. Markus Krösche, Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting director, underlines the high quality that Burkardt will bring to the team. Burkardt himself is optimistic and explains: “I am happy to be part of Eintracht Frankfurt.”

With Burkardt on the offensive, Eintracht could actually play an even stronger role next year. Fans hoping for an exciting season can look forward to seeing how the young striker fits into the club's proud tradition.