Bambasé Conté: Hoffenheim's New Germany Star

From Elversberg's promotion hero to a Germany debut under Jürgen Klopp, Bambasé Conté's rise is gathering pace.

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What happened. Bambasé Conté made his full international debut for Germany in their 1-0 loss to Greece. He earned the call-up after helping Elversberg to a maiden Bundesliga promotion last season.

• Conté contributed four goals and six assists on loan at Elversberg last season.
• He has started three of Hoffenheim's four Bundesliga games this term, providing two assists.
• Born in Saarbrücken to a German mother and Guinean father, he was eligible for both nations.

Conté's early impact at Hoffenheim could cement his place in Germany's squad for upcoming fixtures.

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