Lennart Karl reveals his biggest football role models
Bayern Munich rising star Lennart Karl shares which teammates and legendary figures he looks up to in his professional development.
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Rising Bayern Munich talent Lennart Karl has opened up about the players who inspire his development. The 18-year-old identifies both current club colleagues and a global icon as his primary role models.
Karl points to Michael Olise as a significant influence, noting that their similar left-footed playstyles and roles on the pitch make him an ideal player to watch. He specifically admires Olise's composure on the ball and hopes to emulate that quality in his own game.
Beyond skill, the teenager is inspired by the off-field dedication of German captain Joshua Kimmich and England skipper Harry Kane. Karl emphasizes that their commitment to gym work and their professional daily routines are benchmarks he strives to reach.
Messi has been my role model since I started playing football. We are both left-footed, on the smaller side, and he does incredible things with the ball. Having him on my shin pad gives me a real lift. Lennart Karl
Karl is currently focusing on his performance on the world stage. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, he is preparing for the upcoming tournament, where his side will face Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador in Group E.