Germany: Hertha BSC, 1. FC Köln & FC Nürnberg on the podium for their use of young players in 2024-25

• Hertha Berlin SC (2.Bundesliga in 2025-26): around €2.5m;
• 1. FC Köln (promoted to the Bundesliga): €2.5m;
• 1. FC Nürnberg (2.Bundesliga): €2.2m;
• SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2.Bundesliga): €2.1m;
• Karlsruher SC (2.Bundesliga): €1.9m;
• SV Elversberg (2.Bundesliga): €1.7m.

These are, in descending order, the German professional clubs most rewarded...