Career Timeline of Leroy Sané: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Leroy Sané made an impact.

Leroy Sané is a German professional footballer renowned for his role as a winger for Bayern Munich and the German national team. Widely recognized for his exceptional pace and skillful dribbling, Sané is a dynamic attacking player. He has played for Schalke 04, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, winning the Premier League twice with Manchester City and several Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. He is also a regular player for the German national team. His career has been marked by periods of high performance as well as injury setbacks.

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2001: Joined SG Wattenscheid 09 Youth Team

In 2001, Sané began his football career by joining the youth team of SG Wattenscheid 09.

2005: Joined Schalke 04

In 2005, Sané joined the youth ranks of Schalke 04.

2011: Returned to Schalke Youth Academy

In 2011, Sané returned to Schalke's youth academy, called Nachwuchsleistungszentrum, after a period with Bayer Leverkusen.

March 2014: Signed Professional Contract with Schalke

On 21 March 2014, Sané signed a three-year professional contract with Schalke, set to end on 30 June 2017.

April 2014: Bundesliga Debut

On 20 April 2014, Sané made his Bundesliga debut for Schalke 04 against VfB Stuttgart, replacing Max Meyer in the 77th minute.

2014: Professional Debut for Schalke 04

In 2014, Sané made his professional debut playing for Schalke 04.

March 2015: First Champions League Goal

On 11 March 2015, Sané scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 4–3 victory over Real Madrid, although Schalke was eliminated on aggregate.

August 2015: Called Up to Germany U21 Team

On 28 August 2015, Sané received his first call-up to the Germany under-21 team by coach Horst Hrubesch for a friendly against Denmark and a qualifier against Azerbaijan.

September 2015: Debut for German U21 Side

On 3 September 2015, Sané debuted for the German U21 side in a 2–1 win against Denmark.

November 2015: Senior International Debut for Germany

In November 2015, Sané made his senior international debut for Germany.

November 2015: First Senior Call-Up to German National Team

On 6 November 2015, Sané received his first senior call-up to the German national team for a friendly against France. On 13 November 2015, he was substituted in a match against France.

August 2016: Joined Manchester City

On 2 August 2016, Sané joined Manchester City, signing a five-year contract for a reported £37 million transfer fee.

2016: Transferred to Manchester City

In 2016, Sané transferred to Manchester City for an initial fee of £37 million.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016 Semi-Finals

In 2016, Sané was part of the German squad that reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.

January 2017: Return from Injury and Goal Against Tottenham Hotspur

In January 2017, after recovering from an injury, Sané scored in a game against Tottenham Hotspur on January 21, resulting in a 2–2 draw. On January 28, he also scored in a 3-0 FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.

June 2017: End of Schalke Contract

Sané's three-year professional contract with Schalke, signed in March 2014, ended on 30 June 2017.

September 2017: Goals Against Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion

In September 2017, Sané scored his first two goals of the 2017-18 season in a 5-0 win against Liverpool on September 9. On September 20, he scored twice against West Bromwich Albion, and then scored against Crystal Palace on September 23.

2017: UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier

Sané was called up on 28 August 2015 for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Azerbaijan.

January 2018: FA Cup Goal and League Goal Against Liverpool

In January 2018, Sané scored in a 4-1 FA Cup win over Burnley on January 6, and on January 14, he scored in a 4-3 defeat to Liverpool. On January 23, he scored in a League Cup match against Bristol City.

September 2018: First Goal of the 2018-19 Season

On 15 September 2018, Sané scored his first goal of the 2018–19 season in Manchester City's 3–0 home win against Fulham.

November 2018: First Goal for Germany

On 16 November 2018, Sané scored his first goal for Germany in a match against Russia.

January 2019: Winning Goal Against Liverpool

On 3 January 2019, Sané scored the winning goal for Manchester City against Liverpool, inflicting Liverpool's first league defeat of the season.

February 2019: Champions League Goal Against Schalke

In February 2019, during the Champions League round of 16 first leg against his former club Schalke, Sané scored a free kick to level the scores. The game ended with a 3-2 victory for Manchester City.

March 2019: Strong Performance Against Schalke

On 13 March 2019, Sané had a standout performance in the Champions League second leg against Schalke, contributing three assists and a goal in Manchester City's 7–0 victory.

April 2019: First Manchester Derby Goal

On 24 April 2019, Sané scored the second goal in a match against Manchester United, securing a Manchester derby win for City. This was his first goal in a Manchester derby.

June 2020: Rejection of Contract Extension

In June 2020, Sané rejected a contract extension at Manchester City, and the club manager Guardiola confirmed his departure in the summer.

July 2020: Signed with Bayern Munich

On 3 July 2020, Bayern Munich agreed to sign Sané on a five-year deal for an initial €45 million.

November 2020: First Champions League Goal for Bayern Munich

In November 2020, Sané scored his first Champions League goal for Bayern Munich in a 6–2 win over Red Bull Salzburg during the 2020–21 season.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020

Sané was selected to the squad on May 2021 for the UEFA Euro 2020. He played in all four of Germany's matches: starting once against Hungary and appearing as a substitute against France, Portugal and England.

May 2021: Selected for UEFA Euro 2020 Squad

On 19 May 2021, Sané was selected for the Germany squad for the UEFA Euro 2020.

2021: Champions League Season

During the 2021–22 Champions League season, Sané scored six goals and provided six assists in ten matches.

September 2022: Player of the Match vs. Inter Milan

On 7 September 2022, Sané was awarded Player of the Match in the Champions League game against Inter Milan after scoring a goal and contributing to an own goal, leading to a 2-0 win for Bayern.

November 2022: Named in 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad

In November 2022, Sané was named in the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

September 2023: Man of the Match vs. Manchester United

On 20 September 2023, Sané scored the opening goal in a 4–3 victory over Manchester United and was named Man of the Match in the Champions League opening fixture. He was also named Bayern's Player of the Month for August.