National Team Switch: Senft Protégé Decides for DFB

The decision has been made!

Louey Ben Farhat will play for the German national team in the future. "transfermarkt" reported this on Monday afternoon.

The 20-year-old striker has been lacing up his boots for Karlsruher SC since 2024. There, Ben Farhat plays under coach Maximilian Senft in Germany's 2. Liga, and the gem is also a teammate of Austrian international Christoph Kobald.

In 36 competitive matches for the club, the youngster has so far scored nine goals and provided three assists.

Two Caps for Tunisia

The German-born player had only made his international debut for the Tunisian national football team in March 2026, due to his Tunisian roots.

Tunisia's then-head coach Sabri Lamouchi had high hopes for Ben Farhat, and actually wanted to call up the striker for the World Cup squad.

However, Ben Farhat rejected this offer. "Louey's father called. He told me it was too early to include him in the squad and declined," Lamouchi was quoted in May 2026.

Million-Euro Transfer to Freiburg

In the summer, SC Freiburg also secured the services of the 20-year-old, making him the KSC's record sale.

The transfer fee is said to amount to ten million Euros including bonuses. However, Ben Farhat will complete the 2026/27 season on loan with Karlsruher SC to gain match practice in the 2. Liga.

Does Klopp Plan with Ben Farhat?

It is highly questionable, however, whether new national coach Jürgen Klopp will nominate the attacking talent already in the upcoming training camp for the DFB. The 59-year-old will announce the first squad of his era on September 17.

One thing is certain: Louey Ben Farhat, with a market value of ten million Euros, is one of the most promising German talents in the striker position. However, he will possibly first play for Germany's U21 selection starting in September.