Mathys Tel

Known for his pace, finishing, and creative dribbling ability, Tel has drawn comparisons to his French compatriots Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema.

Mathys Tel

Tel with France at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Personal information
Full name	Mathys Henri Tel
Date of birth	(2005-04-27) 27 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Sarcelles, France
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Bayern Munich
Number	39
Youth career
2012–2016	JS Villiers-le-Bel
2016–2017	Paris FC
2017–2019	AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers
2019–2020	Montrouge FC 92
2020–2022	Rennes
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Rennes B	6	(6)
2021–2022	Rennes	7	(0)
2022–	Bayern Munich	48	(11)
International career‡
2022	France U17	9	(5)
2021–2023	France U18	11	(8)
2022–	France U19	12	(7)
2023–	France U21	4	(2)
Medal record Men's football Representing  France UEFA European Under-17 Championship Winner 2022 Israel
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:25, 27 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 2024

Rennes

A former youth academy player of Paris FC, Tel joined Rennes in 2020. He made his professional debut on 15 August 2021 in a 1–1 league draw against Brest. His debut at 16 years and 110 days made him the youngest player to appear in an official match for Rennes, a record which was previously held by Eduardo Camavinga.

Bayern Munich

2022–23: Debut season

On 26 July 2022, Tel signed for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a four-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was of €28.5 million, bonuses included. On 31 August 2022, he scored his first goal in a 5–0 win over Viktoria Köln in the DFB-Pokal, to become the youngest goalscorer for the club in a competitive match, aged 17 years and 126 days. He scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 2–2 draw against Stuttgart on 10 September 2022, to be the youngest scorer for the club in that competition.

2023–24 season

On 2 September 2023, he scored a late winner in a 2–1 away victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, which ended a five-match winless streak against the latter. On 20 September, he scored his first Champions League goal in the second minute of stoppage time to secure a 4–3 win over Manchester United. On 3 October, he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 away victory over Copenhagen in his Champions League second consecutive match of the season. On 6 March 2024, he extended his contract at the club until 2029.

Tel is a French youth international, notably for the under-18s since September 2021, where he has proven to be a prolific goal scorer.

In May 2022, he was selected for the France under-17 team for the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel. He established himself as a starter during the competition, serving as captain of the team on three occasions. He stood out by scoring three goals in the group stage: one goal against Poland, and a brace against Bulgaria. France qualified for the final after a penalty shootout against Portugal, with a 2–2 score at the end of regulation time. On 1 June 2022, with a 2–1 victory against the Netherlands, Tel won the 2022 Euros with the French under-17 team.

In May 2023, Tel's club Bayern Munich declined his participation in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup with the France under-20 team.

Tel started his career as a centre-back and showcased a remarkable versatility early on. Equipped with exceptional technical abilities, game intensity, and agility, Tel has the capability to excel in almost any position on the field. Notably, during his early matches for both at Rennes and the national youth teams, he has demonstrated proficiency as a winger, centre-forward, and attacking midfielder.

Tel has been sponsored by Nike since he was 14 years old. His contract requires him to play and practice in Nike apparel (for which he can receive up to 10 000 euros per year). After he stopped wearing Nike gear in the summer of 2023, Tel was ordered to resume using them until mid-2024 due to his contract.

Born in metropolitan France, Tel is a Christian of Guadeloupean descent.

As of match played 27 April 2024