Bayern’s Loaned Youngster Wanner Contributes to Goals, Helps Heidenheim Top Bundesliga Table

German media Sportbuzzer published a special commentary pointing out that Heidenheim’s rise to the top of the Bundesliga table, with five wins in the first five games of the season, is due both to the coach’s favored “team spirit,” and also to the excellent form of Bayern’s loaned youngster Paul Wanner, who has been in top form.

In the first two rounds of the Bundesliga, Heidenheim first won 2-0 away against St. Pauli, followed by a 4-0 home victory over Augsburg, putting them on equal points with Bayern and Leipzig at 6 points, but topping the table on goal difference. Heidenheim has started the new season very strongly, winning their other three games easily 4-0 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, and defeating HJK Helsinki 2-1 away and 3-2 at home in the Europa Conference League qualifiers, achieving five consecutive victories.

After the win, coach Schmidt gathered his players into a circle to praise them. Schmidt attributed the success to teamwork, saying: “Although only two games have been played, we have already secured 15% of the final points needed. Wanner has done a great job, but ultimately, it’s the teamwork that makes the difference, which I believe is the most important thing.”

This summer, Heidenheim borrowed the 18-year-old rising star Paul Wanner from Bayern, and the player has stood out with his performances. In the first five games of the season, he has made four appearances, totaling 242 minutes, scoring four goals and providing two assists.