Paul Nebel: DFB or Ireland? The football star with a double pass!

Paul Nebel: DFB or Ireland? The football star with a double pass!

Mainz, Deutschland - An exciting chapter in football has started: Paul Nebel, the talent of the 1st FSV Mainz 05, can look forward to his nomination for the U21 European Championship in Slovenia. The 22-year-old will take part in the tournament, which takes place from June 11th to 28th, 2023. With a strong season in which he scored ten goals and six templates, he has attracted the attention of the coaches and fans. He has big plans in his ongoing career and is highly motivated to show his skills on a European stage.

"I am very proud to wear the DFB jersey," says Nebel, who has been playing for Germany since the U15. He clearly describes his national affiliation, even if he has an Irish. Pass through his Irish grandmother and the semi-Irish mother. This double citizenship could put him in front of an exciting dilemma when it comes to the choice between the national teams of Germany and Ireland. Nebel sees Ireland as a "second home" and remains open to a possible future in the Irish national team, should not offer a perspective in the German team.

Nebel's impressive career

Nebel, who was born in Bad Nauheim, already experienced remarkable success as a youth player. His football career began as a right -back before switching to a more offensive role at the age of 14. During his time at the Mainz Academy, he developed into a talented offensive midfielder and Winger and is currently playing in the 3-4-2-1 system under coach Bo Henriksen.

• Current season statistics: 10 goals and 6 assists
• market value: up to 24 million euros
• debut in the Bundesliga: September 2020
• youngest Bundesliga player of Mainz (17 years, 11 months, 11 days)

With its strength in the dribbling and the precise shots on both feet, fog is reminiscent of creative players like Xherdan Shaqiri. He also impressed as the captain of the German U17 national team at the 2019 UEFA Championship.

outlook on the U21-EM

The anticipation for the upcoming U21 European Championship is tangible. Trainer Antonio di Salvo met a mix of talented players in the selection of squad, including fog. Explanation pleasant? Some prominent players such as Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier are not ready for use due to the club World Cup, which could increase Nebels chance of standing in the starting eleven.

with a solid team around him, including his club mates like Nelson Weiper, fog will do everything possible to cut a good figure with this European Championship. The entire games are broadcast live by Sat.1, while ProSieben Maxx shows selected games.

As far as the club goals are concerned, fog is currently not planning to change. He focuses fully on the Mainz, who are in a strong 3rd place in the Bundesliga and thus work towards a possible participation in the UEFA Champions League. His predecessor Brajan Gruda just made it into the Premier League, which Nebel's ambitions should only cheer on.

The coming weeks will be decisive for Paul Nebel. While he wants to give everything on the square, the question remains exciting which national team will call him in the long term. An exciting way is in front of him!