Leroy Sané

Leroy Sané's Career Overview:

• Birth and Position:
  • Born on January 11, 1996, in Essen, Germany.
  • Plays as a winger known for his pace and dribbling ability.

• Early Career:
  • Made his professional debut for Schalke 04 in 2014.

• Move to Manchester City:
  • Transferred to Manchester City in 2016 for an initial £37 million fee.

• Achievements with Manchester City:
  • Voted PFA Young Player of the Year in 2017–18.
  • First and only German player to win the award.
  • Contributed to Manchester City winning the Premier League and EFL Cup in the 2017–18 season.

• International Career:
  • Made his senior international debut for Germany in November 2015.
  • Part of the German squad that reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.

• Move to Bayern Munich:
  • Currently plays for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.

Leroy Sané is recognized for his dynamic playing style, especially his speed and skill on the ball. His contributions to both Manchester City and the German national team have solidified his reputation as a talented winger.

Leroy Sané's Early Life:

• Birth and Family:
  • Born on January 11, 1996, in Essen, Germany.
  • Raised near the Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid.
    • Son of Regina Weber and Souleymane Sané.Regina Weber: Former German rhythmic gymnast, 1984 Summer Olympics bronze medalist.
  • Souleymane Sané: Former footballer, Senegalese international.
  • Leroy named in honor of Claude Le Roy, former head coach of his father.

• Family Background:
  • Souleymane Sané, Leroy's father, met Regina Weber while playing for SG Wattenscheid 09.
  • Souleymane Sané was raised in France and moved to Germany through his service in the French Army.

• Siblings:
  • Leroy Sané has two brothers:Kim Sané.
  • Sidi Sané.
  • Both brothers have played for the youth side or second XI of major German football clubs.

Leroy Sané's early life was influenced by his diverse family background, with connections to gymnastics, football, and international experiences.

Leroy Sané's Club Career:

Early Career:

• Started playing football in 2001 for the youth team of SG Wattenscheid 09.
• Joined Schalke 04 in 2005, then moved to Bayer Leverkusen, and returned to Schalke's youth academy in 2011.

Schalke 04:

• Signed a three-year professional contract with Schalke on March 21, 2014.
• Bundesliga debut on April 20, 2014, against VfB Stuttgart.
• Scored his first goal in a 2–1 home defeat to 1. FC Köln on December 13, 2014.
• Scored in his first UEFA Champions League match in a 4–3 victory over Real Madrid on March 11, 2015.

Manchester City:

• Joined Manchester City on August 2, 2016, for a reported £37 million fee.
• Debut in the Manchester derby against Manchester United on September 10, 2016.
• Scored his first goal for City in a 2–1 home win against Arsenal on December 18, 2016.
• Named PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2017–18 season.
• Contributed to back-to-back Premier League titles in the 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons.

2019–20: Injury:

• Sustained a torn ACL during the FA Community Shield against Liverpool in August 2019.
• Linked with Bayern Munich but the deal was put on hold due to the injury.
• Rejected a contract extension at Manchester City in June 2020.

Bayern Munich:

• Joined Bayern Munich on July 3, 2020, signing a five-year deal for an initial €45 million.
• Scored on his second Bundesliga debut in an 8–0 win against Schalke 04.
• Scored his first Champions League goal for Bayern in a 6–2 away win over Red Bull Salzburg on November 3, 2020.
• Impressive performances in the 2021–22 Champions League season with six goals and six assists.
• Named Man of the Match in a 4–3 victory over Manchester United in the 2023–24 Champions League opener.

Leroy Sané has showcased his skills and goal-scoring ability throughout his club career, making significant contributions to both Schalke 04 and Manchester City before continuing his success with Bayern Munich.

Leroy Sané's International Career:

Youth:

• Called up to the Germany under-21 team on August 28, 2015, by youth coach Horst Hrubesch.
• Made his debut for the German U21 side on September 3, 2015, in a 2–1 win against Denmark.

Senior:

• Received his first senior call-up to the German national team on November 6, 2015, for a friendly against France.
• Made his senior debut against France on November 13, 2015, in a friendly overshadowed by shootings and explosions.

UEFA Euro 2016:

• Selected to represent Germany at UEFA Euro 2016.
• Participated in one match, coming on as a substitute in the semi-final defeat to France.

2018 FIFA World Cup:

• Omitted from Germany's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Left the team hotel in September 2018 due to "personal reasons," later revealed to be the birth of his daughter.

Post-World Cup:

• Scored his first goal for Germany against Russia on November 16, 2018, in a 3–0 victory.
• Selected for UEFA Euro 2020, playing in all four of Germany's matches.

2022 FIFA World Cup:

• Named in the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November 2022.

Leroy Sané has had a notable international career, contributing to both the youth and senior levels of the German national team. He has participated in major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2020, showcasing his talent on the international stage.

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