"Laimer has been equally consistent for Austria, helping the national team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Courtesy of his good form for Bayern and the national team, he has been awarded Austria's player of the year in 2025. The 28-year-old is delighted with the recognition shown for his performances for club and country. Austria's head coach, Ralf Rangnick, hailed Laimer's work ethic and ability to excel in the full-back position when his primary position is in the center of the park."
"Laimer arrived at Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2023. He was signed to strengthen the midfield. However, Vincent Kompany has used him in the full-back position over the last 18 months. He is currently the first choice right-back for Die Roten. His link-up play with Michael Olise makes Bayern threatening in the final third. The Austrian is also aggressive with his pressing, making him a great fit for Kompany's style of football."
Bayern Munich remained unbeaten in the Bundesliga during the Hinrunde, suffered only one defeat all season, reached the DFB Pokal quarter-finals, and sit on track to qualify directly for the Champions League round of 16. Konrad Laimer has been a standout performer, excelling in full-back roles and providing versatility that helped cover an injury crisis. Laimer has reproduced strong form for Austria, aiding 2026 World Cup qualification and winning Austria's 2025 player of the year. Vincent Kompany has deployed Laimer as first-choice right-back, where his pressing and link-up with Michael Olise boost Bayern's final-third threat.
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