Dropped in 2. Bundesliga, now in the CL! This scorer took Undav's path

Vangelis Pavlidis is drawing attention across European leagues after a breakthrough that mirrors the more winding path of Deniz Undav. Jürgen Klopp’s circle and Germany’s national setup should also be watching, the article notes, pointing to Pavlidis’ momentum and production. The striker’s rise didn’t start in the German system: after a short, limited spell with VfL Bochum’s senior team beginning with his 2. Bundesliga debut in May 2016 at 17, he struggled to find consistency. Loans didn’t change the picture, and he moved to the Netherlands, fitting into the Eredivisie. At Willem II he broke through, with his permanent signing for €250,000 and later value exceeding €20 million. Pavlidis earned a 2021 FIFA Puskás Award nomination for a solo goal and has since accumulated 57 Greece appearances after repeated call-ups, with AZ Alkmaar completing a journey praised by Louis van Gaal.