As a product of the 21st century, Red Bull Leipzig's history begins relatively recently, in the spring of 2009. A footballing project backed by the eponymous energy drink manufacturer, the club's stomping ground is the adroitly-named Red Bull Arena. A marvel of modern stadia located in the East German city of Leipzig, this is where the squad, who currently tote a hefty market value of approximately £283m, perform their weekly duties.
The price tag of the playing squad, comprised of a spry 19 lads, whose mean age is a mere 25, is confidently quoted by the good folks over at Transfermarkt. It would seem that their collection of players are not merely young in footballing terms, but carry significant value, a testimony to the club's social-capital and ability to attract promising talent.
As it stands this season, our German side have their hands full with ongoing commitments in two competitions. They've been showing good form in the Bundesliga, claiming third position, an enviable achievement indeed. Their exploits have also taken them to the second round of the DFB-Pokal or if you're more familiar with the Queen's English, the German Cup.
