Leroy Sane (Part 2)

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Leroy Sane (Part 2)



Leroy Sane, journey at Bayern Munich has been marked by significant contributions on the field, showcasing his talent and impact in various competitions.After agreeing to a lucrative five-year deal with Bayern Munich on 3 July 2020, Sane wasted no time in making an impact. He marked his second Bundesliga debut with a goal in an emphatic 8–0 victory against his former club, Schalke 04. This early display of prowess hinted at the exciting times ahead for the Bavarian giants.
Sane continued to shine in the Champions League as well. On 3 November 2020, he opened his Champions League goal account for Bayern Munich with a goal in a commanding 6–2 away win over Red Bull Salzburg during the 2020–21 season. His ability to perform on the big stage further solidified his importance to the team.


The 2021–22 Champions League campaign saw Sane elevate his game to new heights. With six goals and six assists in ten matches, including standout performances against Benfica, he emerged as a key player in Bayern Munich's quest for European glory.
Sane prowess wasn't limited to the Champions League. On 7 September 2022, he played a pivotal role in Bayern's 2–0 away win against Inter Milan, scoring a goal and forcing an own goal, earning him the Player of the Match award. He followed this up with another stellar performance on 4 October, scoring a brace in a dominant 5–0 victory over Viktoria Plzeň, marking his 20th goal in the Champions League.


Sane continued his impressive form. He opened Bayern campaign with a crucial goal in a thrilling 4–3 victory over Manchester United, earning him the Man of the Match award. This goal also marked Bayern's first goal in the competition for the second consecutive season against goalkeeper André Onana, albeit with different clubs. Additionally, Sane was honored as Bayern Player of the Month for August, highlighting his consistent impact on the team's success.
Leroy Sane international journey with Germany began at the under 21 level when he received his first call up to the Germany under 21 team on 28 August 2015. This call-up came from youth coach Horst Hrubesch for a friendly against Denmark and a UEFA European Under 21 Championship qualifier against Azerbaijan.


Sane made his debut for the German U21 side on 3 September 2015, in a 2–1 victory against Denmark at Stadion an der Lohmühle in Lübeck. He played 73 minutes before being replaced by Julian Brandt, marking the beginning of his promising international career with the youth team.Leroy Sane received his first senior call-up to the German national team on 6 November 2015, for a friendly against France. It worth noting that Sané was also eligible to play for France due to holding French citizenship.
His debut for the senior team came on 13 November 2015, in a friendly match against France in Saint Denis. Sane was substituted in the 61st minute for Julian Draxler in a match overshadowed by shootings and explosions around the stadium, resulting in a 2–0 defeat for Germany.


Sané was included in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2016, where he participated in one match, coming on as a substitute for Bastian Schweinsteiger in Germany's 2–0 semi-final loss to France.However, he was not selected for Germany's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with Julian Brandt chosen instead. In September 2018, Sané left the team hotel after a discussion with Joachim Löw, citing personal reasons. It was later revealed that he left due to the birth of his daughter.Sané scored his first goal for Germany on 16 November 2018, against Russia, with an assist from Serge Gnabry, in a 3–0 victory.
He was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2020 and played in all four of Germany's matches, starting once against Hungary and appearing as a substitute in the other three matches against France, Portugal, and England. In November 2022, Sané was named in Germany's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.


Leroy Sané signed a three-year professional contract with Schalke, which was set to expire on 30 June 2017. He made his Bundesliga debut on 20 April 2014, coming on as a substitute for Max Meyer in a 3–1 away defeat against VfB Stuttgart.
Sané scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 home defeat to 1. FC Köln on 13 December.
On 11 March 2015, Sané scored in his first UEFA Champions League match in a 4–3 victory over Real Madrid, although Schalke were eventually knocked out of the competition on a 5–4 aggregate score.


Leroy Sané is a professional footballer from Germany who primarily plays as a winger. Here's an overview of his career:
Early Career:

  • Leroy Sané was born on January 11, 1996, in Essen, Germany.
  • He started his youth career at SG Wattenscheid 09 before joining the youth academy of Schalke 04.



Professional Career:

  • Sané made his professional debut for Schalke 04's senior team in April 2014 in a Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart.
  • He quickly established himself as a key player for Schalke, showcasing his pace, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring prowess.
  • In August 2016, Sané transferred to Manchester City in the English Premier League for a reported fee of around 37 million.
  • At Manchester City, Sané continued to impress with his performances, contributing significantly to the team's success under manager Pep Guardiola.
  • During his time at Manchester City, Sané won several domestic titles, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup.
  • He was named PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2017-2018 season.
  • In August 2020, Sané joined Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga, signing a five-year contract.
  • With Bayern Munich, Sane continued to display his attacking prowess, contributing to the team's success both domestically and in European competitions.



International Career:

  • Leroy Sané has represented the German national team at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2015.
  • He has since been a regular member of the German national team, participating in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.



Playing Style:

  • Sane is known for his explosive pace, dribbling ability, and precise left foot.
  • He often operates as a winger, using his speed and skill to beat defenders and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
  • Sané is also capable of scoring goals from distance and has a good eye for finding the back of the net.



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