Hertha Berlin’s exceptional talent Kennet Eichhorn has etched his name in the history books as the youngest goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga. The midfield prodigy netted the opening goal in the 55th minute during a 2-1 victory over SpVgg Greuther Fürth, with his team playing a man down. At just 16 years, nine months, and 13 days old, Eichhorn surpassed the previous record held by Gunther Reeg in 1985 by 52 days.
The Berlin academy product had already made history in August by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in the 2. Bundesliga at 16 years and 14 days. In December, he scored his first professional goal in the DFB-Pokal, becoming the youngest goalscorer in that competition since World War II.
As one of Germany’s brightest prospects, Eichhorn has attracted interest from numerous top clubs. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are reportedly in strong positions to secure his signature. However, according to “Kicker”, FC Bayern’s supervisory board members Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge oppose a transfer, unlike sporting director Max Eberl. A move appears likely due to a release clause believed to be set between €10 million and €12 million for Champions League-qualified teams.
Bayern’s priority investment in their squad is reportedly finding a backup for Harry Kane (32) and Luis Díaz (29), with their top target Anthony Gordon (25) commanding demands of up to €90 million. Consequently, the former Bayern bosses Hoeneß and Rummenigge prefer promoting a youth talent to replace the departing Leon Goretzka (31). According to Transfermarkt, Noel Aseko (20), who returns from Hannover 96 this summer, is a strong contender for that role.
