Winners Osawe

Winners Mark Osawe (born 29 November 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as defensive midfielder for club Nürnberg.

Career A youth product of Berliner AK 07, Osawe joined RB Leipzig's academy in 2019 where he finished his development. On 30 June 2024, he transferred to Nürnberg, where he was originally assigned to their reserves. On 18 May 2025, he debuted with the senior Nürnberg in a 2. Bundesliga win over Eintracht Braunschweig.

On 15 January 2026, Osawe moved on loan to 1. FC Schweinfurt 05.

International career Born in Germany, Osawe is of Nigerian descent and holds dual-citizenship. He was called up to the Germany U17s for the squad that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

Playing style Osawe is a physically robust, technically adept midfielder who can act both defensively and offensively. His style of play is compared to that of the French midfielder Paul Pogba.

Honours Germany U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2023 Individual UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025