Christopher Buchtmann (Liverpool -> Fulham)

Youngster can’t believe it
July 4, 2008
One of Germany’s top teenage talents Christopher Buchtmann can’t believe that he has signed for Liverpool.

The 16-year-old young midfielder, had been recruited from Borussia Dortmund’s youth system last month.

He told RevierSport of the pride he feels to be officially on the books at Liverpool, and said he wanted to join Liverpool when he was attending a League Cup clash featuring Liverpool against Cardiff last season.

“When the fans start to sing, you do not know what to say,” he said.

“I want to spend some time at Anfield. Apparently Steven Gerrard sometimes visits the junior games and talks with the players,” he added.

“My whole life I have had enough English to survive, but if I had known I would need a Liverpudlian accent, I would probably have been more attentive at school!”

Sounds like a good lad. Love how Rafa is taking this youth system seriously.

If they all stick it out, we're gonna have a great team in about 5-6yrs time.. Kudos Rafa...!

Rafa is clearly building something here, i dont think we'll be seeing him doing a Valencia and just walking out, no matter how annoying the yankers are

I AGREE - finaly, for once! - with THIS Rafa's decision...

I AGREE - finaly, for once! - with THIS Rafa's decision...

Because you've seen him play have you?

The reserves and the young lads Rafa's been looking at and signing looks promising for our future

Buchtmann makes Germany breakthrough

Christopher Buchtmann picked a good time to score his first international goal on Wednesday night – putting Germany ahead on their way to a 3-1 victory against Turkey in their opening game as UEFA European Under-17 Championship hosts.

Good feeling
Germany trailed early on but immediately equalised, and Buchtmann pounced on a loose ball eleven minutes into the second half to give his team the advantage in Erfurt before sending in the corner from which Shkodran Mustafi headed the clincher. "It is my first goal for Germany," Buchtmann told uefa.com. "I felt great about that."

Support
More than 5,000 people were in the Steigerwaldstadion to salute Buchtmann's goal, one of the biggest crowds for any U17 finals fixture. The midfielder certainly appreciated the support. "It was very good to play in front of so many people," he said, and added: "It is a good start to the tournament, it gives us a lot of confidence. We were very nervous at the start but we got better and better and we showed what we can do. We will do all what we can to win the tournament."

England encounter
They will be a step closer if they beat England in Jena on Saturday to confirm a semi-final berth with a game to spare, and having joined Liverpool FC from BV Borussia Dortmund last year, the fixture has special resonance for Buchtmann. "We are looking forward to playing England," he said. "I play for Liverpool, so it's great to play against them."

http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under17/news/kind=1/newsid=827418.html

Wonder what he's like at pens?

Wonder what he's like at pens?

Can't be anything other than great .

Been seeing a lot of youngsters sign fairly recently.

We've been bringing in some 'raw' talent the past couple of seasons but I have not heard back any glamourous reports.  Infact, I haven't heard any.

Remember that lad that was quoted to be the next Messi?  Or even Daniel Pacheo?  Are these lads hiding in the dark because I haven't heard much about them since joining!

And what ever happened to Craig Lindfield?!?

From the first time I seen this lad I thought he could make it. Done nothing to change me mind

This guy had lived a village next to me, before he moved away to England I met him a few times in the disco ! I saw him playing a few times. He plays well but lets see if he could go for the first team, one time in the future  !

Every time I've seen this lad play he's been fantastic. Good at the back and going forward.

Never seen him but sounds like a hot prospect for the future. Heard of him though! When he signed for us last year.

This lad looks to have a bright future ahead of him ,hope he does well ,good luck lad !!

Good for him, one to watch

Buchtmann is in action right now! Guess what? He has been a revelation on the left wing creating all three goals for Germany U-17 against England U-17s!!

Buchtmann is in action right now! Guess what? He has been a revelation on the left wing creating all three goals for Germany U-17 against England U-17s!!

Wow, looks a good prospect for the future.

Yup we do have some good youngsters. Hopefully a few of them make the first team.Dalla Valle ,Pacheco and now Buchtmann...look tasty!!

Buchtmann is in action right now! Guess what? He has been a revelation on the left wing creating all three goals for Germany U-17 against England U-17s!!

F**k it, tried to get a link for that match but it wouldn't work.

Glad to hear one of our youngsters is playing well.

Well it was on Eurosports here in Malaysia. Final score 4-0 Germany. Buchtmann was taken off towards the end of the game...but what a performance!!

Buchtmann sounds like a real prospect good work rafa.

This fella sounds like something special, and on the left wing. Is he left footed or just played on the left. If he's left footed, added little bonus. Feet on the ground time now, level head and go all the way. Look forward to watching him.