Home » Football

Eintracht Frankfurt prodigy Niko Ilicevic (16) potentially in line for historic Bundesliga debut against uncle’s former club

Eintracht Frankfurt youngster Niko Ilicevic could make Bundesliga history on Sunday evening when Adi Hütter’s SGE host Hamburg. The highly rated attacking midfielder celebrates his 16th birthday on…

Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:39 AM

Key Things to Know

Niko Ilicevic is in line for a potential historic Bundesliga debut for Eintracht Frankfurt against Hamburg.
The attacking midfielder turns 16 on Saturday and is expected to join the senior matchday squad on Sunday.
Head coach Adi Hütter addressed Ilicevic's inclusion ahead of the home match against Hamburg.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Eintracht Frankfurt talent Niko Ilicevic could make Bundesliga history on Sunday evening when his side hosts Hamburg at Deutsche Bank Park. The highly rated attacking midfielder celebrates his 16th birthday on Saturday and is expected to be included in Frankfurt's senior matchday squad for the first time just one day later.

Head coach Adi Hütter discussed Ilicevic, team news, and tactical preparations ahead of the matchweek eight clash. The fixture serves as an immediate rematch between the sides following Eintracht Frankfurt's 3-1 victory over Hamburger SV in the DFB-Pokal.

Read the full article on Yahoo