Krattenmacher and those 35.4 km/h sprints

Left-winger Krattenmacher, 19, has impressed at Elversberg with 3 goals and an assist in Bundesliga, reaching top speeds of 35.4 km/h.

Maurice Krattenmacher is emerging as one of Bundesliga's most dynamic young talents. The 19-year-old left-winger, who came through Bayern Munich's academy before leaving in 2017 to join Unterhaching for a less pressured environment, has made a significant impact at Elversberg since his permanent move in 2024 on a contract until 2030.

Krattenmacher's standout moment came on 5 September when, entering at half-time against Borussia Mönchengladbach, he scored twice to complete a remarkable 4-3 comeback victory—Elversberg's first away win in Bundesliga history. His physical profile is striking: at 1.80m tall, he reaches maximum speeds of 35.43 km/h and has completed 61 sprints and 247 accelerations this season. He models his game on Bayern's Jamal Musiala and can play as a left-winger or attacking midfielder.

His journey has been unconventional. After eight years in Bayern's academy, he sought a fresh start at Unterhaching, where he flourished with 23 goals in 20 U-17 league matches. Subsequent loans at Ulm and Hertha Berlin preceded his permanent Elversberg signing. Beyond his Bundesliga goals, Krattenmacher has scored against Bayern itself, cementing his arrival as a genuine prospect.