Leon Christoph Goretzka is a German footballer currently playing for Germany and Bayern Munich (moving to the Bavarian side in a free transfer from Schalke this season). The German midfielder started his club career with VfL Bochum in the 2012-13 season, quickly moving to Schalke in the very next season after Schalke scouts spotted this mercurial talent. It is here that the young Goretzka evolved from the exciting young prospect to the promising player that he is today. The former Schalke player leaves behind a big void to fill for the Gelsenkirchen based side, although the transfer to Bayern Munchen was not an unexpected one.
Leon Goretzka in Schalke
Goretzka, as he is commonly known, missed his spot in the limelight as he was cruelly ruled off the World Cup winning 2014 squad due to a severe injury to his thigh while being included in the 30-man preliminary squad for the Die Mannschaft even though 2018 gave him a place in the World Cup squad, shockingly going out in the group stages after losses against Mexico and South Korea.
Goretzka at VFL Bochum
Goretzka started his campaign for the former UEFA Cup winners in the 2013/14 season scoring five goals in 32 appearances helping the Royal Blues finish 3rd in the season. The second season saw the young midfielder being limited to just 11 appearances after suffering a serious thigh injury resulting in Schalke finishing a poor 6th. The 2015/16 season saw the young midfielder being diagnosed with chronic bowel inflammation (causing him to take more time to recover from injuries) resulting in the then 21-year old making changes to his diet despite making 34 appearances and scoring 2 goals. for the Blues. The 2016/17 season saw the once-promising midfielder coming into the frame as he scored 8 goals and provided 4 assist in a career-high 41 appearances for the club from the Ruhr region club, even though they finished a disappointing 10th. The last and final season for Schalke saw Goretzka making just 29 appearances for the club forced him from playing in the second half of the season after his move to Bayern Munchen was revealed.
Leon Goretzka will forever be remembered in Schalke in his time with current manager Domenico Tedesco where he was used in the middle of the park, dictating play and making vital passes for his fellow teammates.
With Niko Kovac is all set to begin the new era for the Bavarian giants with the influx of young talents, let us hope and believe that the once exciting Schalke prospect will blossom into the feared midfielder that he is capable of being and maybe contribute to the European glory the BAVARIANS yearn for!!
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Goretzka, as he is commonly known, missed his spot in the limelight as he was cruelly ruled off the World Cup winning 2014 squad due to a severe injury to his thigh while being included in the 30-man preliminary squad for the Die Mannschaft even though 2018 gave him a place in the World Cup squad, shockingly going out in the group stages after losses against Mexico and South Korea.
Goretzka started his campaign for the former UEFA Cup winners in the 2013/14 season scoring five goals in 32 appearances helping the Royal Blues finish 3rd in the season. The second season saw the young midfielder being limited to just 11 appearances after suffering a serious thigh injury resulting in Schalke finishing a poor 6th. The 2015/16 season saw the young midfielder being diagnosed with chronic bowel inflammation (causing him to take more time to recover from injuries) resulting in the then 21-year old making changes to his diet despite making 34 appearances and scoring 2 goals. for the Blues. The 2016/17 season saw the once-promising midfielder coming into the frame as he scored 8 goals and provided 4 assist in a career-high 41 appearances for the club from the Ruhr region club, even though they finished a disappointing 10th. The last and final season for Schalke saw Goretzka making just 29 appearances for the club forced him from playing in the second half of the season after his move to Bayern Munchen was revealed.
Leon Goretzka will forever be remembered in Schalke in his time with current manager Domenico Tedesco where he was used in the middle of the park, dictating play and making vital passes for his fellow teammates.
With Niko Kovac is all set to begin the new era for the Bavarian giants with the influx of young talents, let us hope and believe that the once exciting Schalke prospect will blossom into the feared midfielder that he is capable of being and maybe contribute to the European glory the BAVARIANS yearn for!!
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