Kevin Volland

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Looks like the forward prefers travelling on the team coach.

Volland made headlines early in his career when the eccentric forward won the silver boot in the 2015 UEFA European U-21 Championships. He was one of the major contributors in his team’s success towards winning the coveted trophy. Another famed prospect of the highly talented 1860 Munich’s youth academy, the German international spent two years with the senior team before making his move to 1899 Hoffenheim. He initially found it difficult at his new club, where goals and assists were a scarce commodity. However, with the arrival of Julian Nagelsmann, his fortunes took a turn for the better. He was deployed as a second striker along with Andrej Kramaric making for a lethal attacking duo. On 22 August 2015, Volland equalled the record for the fastest goal in Bundesliga history with a ninth second opener in a 2–1 loss to champions Bayern Munich. On 20 May 2016, he joined current employers Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal for a club record transfer fee of €18 million. A deceptively quick forward with a penchant for the spectacular, the forward’s deadly left foot is revered across the league. His off-the-ball movement is exemplary which causes havoc among the opposition defenders. Still only 27 years of age, Volland has a long and fruitful career ahead.