Wael Mohya could make German football history at 17

At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history. If you watch the Bundesliga , then you'll know Wael Mohya is a fast-footed, quick-thinking footballer. But not even the 17-year-old (Mohya turns 18 on December 31) Borussia Mönchengladbach youngster would have expected to be called up to the Germany squad so soon. "Of course, I was absolutely thrilled.

It means a great, great deal to me. I think everyone dreams of being selected for the national team at some point," Mohya said. Mohya was at the gym when the call came in. He then shared the good news with his parents over dinner. "They started crying," the teenager said in a video posted on Gladbach's social media channels.

The youngster, who was born in a small town east of Düsseldorf , smiles and laughs a lot in interviews. He is always friendly, and in a good mood. On the field, too, he exudes the lightheartedness and carefree spirit of a 17-year-old.