Scouting Series (EP 2): Versatile Right Back - Benjamin Henrichs - Leipzig

The second instalment of our Scouting Series 2023 on types of Right Backs that Unai Emery might be interested in. NOTE: There is no link to Henrichs nor are we saying this play specifically is a player to sign. We are scouting for traits and types of players. Lets take a look at Benjamin Henrichs Bayer Leverkusen Henrichs is an academy graduate of Bayer Leverkusen, whom he joined at the age of seven, and captained the side at under-19 level.[5] Having impressed during his formative years with the club, he was promoted to the senior side in 2015 and made his Bundesliga debut on 20 September when he came on as a second-half substitute for Karim Bellarabi in a 3–0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. He became a regular with the side the following season during which he amassed 29 appearances for the campaign. He ultimately went on to make over 80 appearances for the club across all competitions before signing for Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in August 2018. AS Monaco On 28 August 2018, Henrichs joined Monaco on a five-year contract. RB Leipzig (loan) On 8 July 2020, Henrichs joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. The deal included an option to buy for €15 million at the end of the season RB Leipzig On 12 April 2021, Henrichs joined RB Leipzig on a permanent deal. RB Leipzig activated the €15 million buyout option Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices