DFB announces winners of 2025/26 Fritz Walter Medal for young talents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The DFB has revealed the Fritz Walter Medal winners for the 2025/26 season, recognizing 12 young players from the 2007 and 2009 age groups. In the men's 2007 category, Francis Onyeka from Bayer Leverkusen received gold, while Maj Schneider of SC Freiburg won gold in the women's 2007 category. Kennet Eichhorn was awarded gold in the men's 2009 category, with Mirja Kropp taking gold in the women's 2009 group. DFB’s Kai Krüger commended the winners for their skill and character, noting their contributions to Germany's successful youth national teams this summer.
- •12 young players recognized in 2007 and 2009 age groups
- •Francis Onyeka wins men's 2007 gold medal
- •Maj Schneider awarded gold in women's 2007 category
- •Kennet Eichhorn takes men's 2009 gold medal
- •Mirja Kropp wins women's 2009 gold medal
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — DFB announces 2025/26 Fritz Walter Medal winners
"The DFB has announced the Fritz Walter Medal winners for the 2025/26 season, with 12 young players recognised across the 2007 and 2009 age groups.According to the German Football Association, Bayer Le...
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