Founded a mere blink ago in footballing terms, RB Leipzig emerged on the scene in 2009. Originating from the heart of Europe, the squad find themselves basking in the intimidating glow of the floodlights at their German base, The Red Bull Arena.
As football aficionados would oft discuss, the overall market worth of a team can speak volumes. In Leipzig's case, it speaks to the tune of approximately £361m. A princely sum indeed, reciprocal of the club's standing in the beautiful game. For the number-crunching enthusiasts among us, this is corroborated by Transfermarkt.
The heartbeat of RB Leipzig is undoubtedly its core of 19 players. An eclectic mix of youthful exuberance and seasoned nous, the average age on the team sheet is a sprightly 25. A blend which has, in the right combination, proven to be the recipe for success in many a team.
Whilst succeeding on the field is important, it's equally essential to consider the breadth of the battles fought. Thus far this season, Leipzig have been grappling with the demands of a duo of competitions. On one hand, their efforts in the ever-competitive Bundesliga have been met with relative success, presently perched at the respectable height of 5th place. And on the other, their endeavours have seen them battle through to the Quarter-Finals stage of the DFB-Pokal. A campaign of contrasting fronts, quite befitting of a side with such ambition.
