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1.FC Kaiserslautern signs Dortmund youth prospect Thierry Tazemeta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:51 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

1.FC Kaiserslautern signs Dortmund youth prospect Thierry Tazemeta

Summary

Thierry Tazemeta has officially joined 1.FC Kaiserslautern after leaving Borussia Dortmund's youth academy. The 18-year-old attacker made 27 appearances for Dortmund's U-19 team last season, scoring 15 goals and registering 9 assists. Kaiserslautern's sporting director Marcel Klos expressed excitement about Tazemeta's technical skills and versatility. Tazemeta stated he was thrilled to join a club with such tradition and felt confident after discussions with Kaiserslautern’s management.

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Key Details

•Thierry Tazemeta joins 1.FC Kaiserslautern from Borussia Dortmund.
•He scored 15 goals and provided 9 assists for Dortmund's U-19 team last season.
•Kaiserslautern aims to strengthen their attack with Tazemeta's signing.
•Tazemeta expressed enthusiasm about playing for Kaiserslautern.
•Marcel Klos praised Tazemeta's physicality, speed, and versatility.

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8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Kaiserslautern snap up Dortmund academy prospect Tazemeta

What they're saying

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Thierry Tazemeta, formerly of Borussia Dortmund's youth academy, has officially joined 1.FC Kaiserslautern ahead of next season.Tazemeta made a total of 27 appearances for Dortmund's U-19 team last ca...
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