Jonathan Tah: Leverkusen's defense chief on the way to the top of the Bundesliga!

Jonathan Tah has established itself as a central defender of Bayer Leverkusen in the current season. The 28-year-old led his team to a narrow 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund on the last match day and thus continued the positive development of the club after the winter break. Despite only 30 percent possession of the ball, the Leverkuseners largely checked the game. The two goals conceded Dortmund resulted from a deflected cross and a disputed penalty.

tah showed a strong defensive performance during the game and was significantly involved in preventing further goals. Some observers refer to him as the best Jonathan Tah ever. In the national team, he plays together with Antonio Rüdiger, with whom he forms a successful central defender duo. Tah appreciates Rüdiger's style of play and his "mindgames", who are often uncomfortable for strikers. Rüdiger has developed into the world class with his move to Real Madrid and is called 'El Loco' in Spain.

versatile player with a lot of potential

Jonathan Tah was born on February 11, 1996 and began his career at Altona 93 and SC Concordia before moving to Hamburger SV at the age of 13. He made his debut in the first team of Hamburg at the age of 17 and set a record that held until 2018. To date, he has completed almost 300 Bundesliga missions and is considered one of the best central defenders in Germany. Its development can be seen as a crucial success factor for Leverkusen in the current season and in the championship race against Bavaria.

Before his debut in the first team, Tah was also active for the U21 national team and was appointed captain when the team reached the final of the U21 European Championship 2019. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, Tah is a fixture in the national team and most recently played together with Rüdiger at the Euro 2024.

In the past few weeks there have been rumors about a possible switch to FC Barcelona, ​​but the Tah denied. At the same time, the interest of Real Madrid is also speculated in a transfer -free transfer. Nevertheless, he stays in Leverkusen for the time being and will continue to play a key role in the team.

The responsible persons of Bayer Leverkusen, including sports director Simon Rolfes, appreciate Tah's development and the potential that he has. Rolfes noticed that Tah always tried in difficult times and gained a lot of experience, while his trainer Gerardo Seoane emphasizes that he is highly valued by the teammates.

For Tah, which is considered physically strong and dominant in the air, the current season is a way to continue shining in the Bundesliga and at the international level and to consolidate its place among the best defenders in Germany.