Jonathan Tah emerges as leader for Bayern Munich and Germany defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jonathan Tah has established himself as a key figure in defense for Bayern Munich and the German national team as of June 20, 2026. The 30-year-old moved to Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen last summer and has quickly assumed a leadership role. Antonio Rüdiger has praised Tah for his development, stating that he commands respect and is integral to the team’s success. As Germany prepares for the World Cup, Tah's performance will be critical, especially in supporting the attacking players.
- •Jonathan Tah joined Bayern Munich after ten seasons at Bayer Leverkusen.
- •Antonio Rüdiger has acknowledged Tah as the new defensive leader.
- •Tah started alongside Rüdiger at EURO 2024 for Germany.
- •Bayern Munich faces Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘New leader of our defense!’ — Germany’s Jonathan Tah hailed for quick rise
"Tah has been around, but his move to FC Bayern c
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