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Derry Scherhant: Who is the Freiburg winger on the brink of a Germany debut?
From lower league football in Berlin to European finals with Freiburg, Derry Scherhant has taken an unconventional route to the top. Now the direct, skilful winger could add a senior Germany debut to his story after catching Jürgen Klopp’s eye.
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Data correct as of 28 September 2026.
Derry Scherhant
Age: 23 (born 10 November 2002)
Club: Freiburg
Position: Winger/forward
Country: Germany (uncapped at senior level, two U21 caps)
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Scherhant came of age in Berlin’s football scene, playing for Viktoria Berlin, Tennis Borussia and Berliner SC before joining Hertha's academy shortly before his 18th birthday. He soon made up for lost time, contributing 16 goals and eight assists in his first season with the reserves, which earned him a professional contract in June 2022. A full Bundesliga debut against Eintracht Frankfurt would follow that August.
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