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Bayern Teenager Felipe Chávez Makes Bundesliga Debut in 8–1 Rout of Wolfsburg

The cameo underscores Vincent Kompany's commitment to promoting academy talent.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old entered in the 83rd minute for Michael Olise with Bayern leading 7–1.
  • Chávez is a Peruvian international who received a senior call-up before logging professional club minutes.
  • Across 64 appearances for Bayern II and the U19s, he has registered 32 goals and 18 assists.
  • He trained regularly with the first team this winter and produced a goal and an assist in a 5–0 friendly against Red Bull Salzburg.
  • Born in Aichach, he moved from FC Augsburg's youth setup to Bayern in 2019 and has family ties to Peruvian football through his uncle Víctor Pilón Chávez.