Son of Former Israeli League Player Thriving in Germany
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The father Junior, son of former Israeli league player the father, is excelling in Germany's second division with Kaiserslautern. After a promising stint in Borussia Dortmund's youth academy, where he was compared to Adeyemi, the father was released and joined Kaiserslautern. He has since scored in multiple games and is receiving regular playing time, potentially reigniting his career after an injury setback.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The father Junior, son of former Israeli league player the father, is impressing in Germany.
- He joined Borussia Dortmund's youth system in July 2024 and scored 15 goals in 27 games for the U19s.
- The father was released by Dortmund and subsequently joined Kaiserslautern in the German second division.
- He has scored in his first few games for Kaiserslautern and is drawing comparisons to Adeyemi.
- The father cited a past injury and unclear promises as reasons for his departure from Dortmund.
The father Junior, son of former Maccabi Netanya player the father, is making waves in German football, drawing comparisons to Adeyemi. The elder the father had a brief stint with Maccabi Netanya between 2007 and 2009, scoring six goals in 30 appearances before moving on to play in Turkey and Malta, and spending most of his career in Austria, where his son was born.
The father Junior, born in Klagenfurt, Austria, in July 2007, developed through the youth ranks of Austrian club Horn and later St. Pölten. In July 2024, he joined Borussia Dortmund's U17 team, impressing with 15 goals and nine assists in 27 appearances for the U19 squad. Despite his success, he was released by Dortmund in the summer and moved to Kaiserslautern in the German second division.
The father suggested his injury, which sidelined him for seven months in 2025, might have played a role in his departure from Dortmund. "The plan was for me to play in the regional league (Dortmund II) in the summer. After that, I don't know what happened to all the promises," he stated. However, he also indicated it was his decision to leave, with two years remaining on his contract. Paul Schramm, Dortmund's Academy Director, acknowledged the father's progress and stated he deserved to play in the second division.
Since joining Kaiserslautern, the father has quickly established himself, scoring in his second appearance against St. Pauli and again the following week against Darmstadt. Local media have compared him to Adeyemi, noting their similar playing styles and career paths from Austria to Dortmund, with Adeyemi now valued at 40 million euros. Despite the initial disappointment of leaving Dortmund, the father is now receiving regular playing time at Kaiserslautern, which may prove to be an ideal environment for his development.
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