"Jonathan Tah has been one of the most criticized players in Germany over the last 10 years. Massive potential but never really put it all together. That all changed when he linked up with Xabi Alonso for one of the most memorable, if not, the most memorable performance in Bundesliga history as Die Werkself went invincible domestically in the 2023/2024 season."
"Tah was a massive part of that team and it seemed like he would finally reach his potential. Fast forward to this season, as Tah has joined Bayern Munich but was criticized very early in the season for being a bust and not the caliber of a Bayern defender. That has changed over the season as Tah has quietly put in a great string of performances under Vincent Kompany and become a crucial part of the team."
"The 3-1 win over St. Pauli on Saturday was a great example of this as the German had perhaps the busiest and most involved performance of his career. According to Tah's 177 touches was enough for the most touches across Europe's top 5 leagues this season in one match. On top of this, Tah had the second-most accurate passes in one match across Europe's top 5 leagues this season."
Jonathan Tah was long criticized in Germany for unrealized potential. He excelled under Xabi Alonso in Bayer Leverkusen's invincible 2023/2024 campaign, marking a career turning point. After moving to Bayern Munich, early criticism labeled him a bust. Under Vincent Kompany this season Tah produced a steady run of strong performances and became a key defender. In the 3-1 win over St. Pauli he recorded 177 touches, the most in a single match across Europe's top five leagues this season, and had the second-most accurate passes in a match. Tah and Upamecano in form can strengthen Bayern's title prospects under Kompany.
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