Emerging from the conviction of global energy drink manufacturer being in the business of football, RB Leipzig was propagated into existence in 2009. Their self-styled fortress, The Red Bull Arena, stationed in the heartland of Germany, provides a fitting backdrop for their exhilarating brand of football.
The Leipzig band of brothers, mustered from various corners of the globe, have a cumulative squad value teetering around the £391m mark. This noteworthy estimation comes courtesy of Transfermarkt.
Comprising of a group of 18 dynamic young individuals, the average age of the troupe straddles the 26-year-mark. This relatively young but resourceful team exemplifies the marriage between modern football's exuberance and tactical nous.
In the waning season, RB Leipzig's foray into competitive football graced two distinctly valued arenas. An honourable third place finish in the honour-soaked battleground that is the Bundesliga presented its own triumphs and tribulations. Simultaneously, an engaging journey to the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal added another chapter to the Leipzig narrative of relatively recent football history.
