Mönchengladbach - Borussia nationwide talent factory belongs to the crème de la crème. The German Football League, the youth academy is now certified with three stars. "In this award we are very proud of because of 48 associations examined, only nine have received the highest seal of approval," says foal boss Rolf King.
The company commissioned by the DFL "Double Pass" inspected eight areas: administration, organization, football training, medical, educational and social support, internal marketing, scouting system, infrastructure and efficiency.
In almost all areas Borussia received top marks. The only drawback was "Double Pass" from the lack of gym. But King announced: "We plan to expand our property to 40,000 square meters and building opposite the main building of new training courses and a hall."
Already cavort in 20 junior national team in the foal. On the threshold of a professional cadre are Dowidat Dennis (18), Tony Jantschke (17) and Fabian Baker (17). "The three on the next turn," says Youth chief Max Eberl. Last prolonged storm jewel Mandiangu Christopher (16) for five years.
The U17 national team Muhittin Basturk (17) and Patrick Herrmann (16) coming from Saarbrücken. Eberl proudly: "The guys look at players like Marko Marin and Tobias Levels, here they can make the leap into the professional field and beat it out of better-paid offerings."
