Russian Teen Footballer Shares His Journey to Bayern Munich Academy

Jamal Kaishvili, a 16-year-old Russian footballer currently training at Bayern Munich’s youth academy, recently shared his inspiring journey to one of Europe’s top football clubs.

Born in Nazran, Russia, Kaishvili moved to Germany at the age of eight. His football career began in earnest in 2017 when he joined FC Erding. After just three months with the club, his talent caught the eye of Bayern Munich scouts during a match.

“I was invited for a trial at Bayern’s academy,” Kaishvili explained. “Since then, I’ve been part of Bayern’s system, and for the past two years, I’ve been living at the training facility. I have a contract until the summer of 2026.”

When asked about his football experience prior to moving to Germany, Kaishvili revealed, “In Grozny, I only played futsal. So, my professional career really began in Germany.”

Kaishvili has been training with Bayern Munich’s academy since 2017 and is currently playing for their U-17 team. His story serves as an inspiration for young footballers dreaming of making it to the top levels of the sport.

The young talent also expressed his future aspirations, including obtaining a Russian passport in 2025, highlighting his connection to his roots despite his success abroad.