Said El Mala earns Germany call-up despite limited Bundesliga games

Said El Mala was surprisingly called up to the German national team despite limited Bundesliga experience. The 19-year-old FC Köln player has only played nine Bundesliga games but will join the squad for upcoming matches. This is a rare occurrence, with few players debuting for Germany with fewer top-flight appearances. El Mala previously played in the third division and has impressed since joining Köln, attracting attention from top clubs. He is expected to make his tenth Bundesliga appearance before his potential national team debut.