Bayern Munich’s red-hot form under Vincent Kompany is about to be tested by the October international break — and nearly the entire squad will be packing their bags for duty around the world. Following a commanding 3–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, which sent them into the break top of the Bundesliga table, Bayern’s players now turn their attention to national service — representing countries across nearly every continent.
From Europe to Asia, Africa to South America, Bayern’s influence is global. England captain Harry Kane will once again lead the Three Lions after breaking Bundesliga records, while Luis Díaz, fresh from scoring the fastest goal of the German league season, will link up with Colombia. Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae joins the South Korean camp, and Nicolas Jackson is set to represent Senegal after a blistering start to life in Munich.
Germany, unsurprisingly, remains heavily represented. Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jonathan Tah, and Aleksandar Pavlović have all earned senior call-ups, while Bayern’s youth ranks are shining too — with Tom Bischof, Arijon Ibrahimović, and Noël Aseko Nkili set to feature for the U-21 and U-20 squads. The club’s thriving academy presence is further underlined by multiple inclusions at U-18 and U-19 levels, including Sadiki Chemwor and Raphael Pavlić.
Elsewhere, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano will represent France, Konrad Laimer joins Austria, Daniel Peretz heads to Israel, and João Palhinha, currently on loan at Tottenham, links up with Portugal. Young prospects like Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden U-21) and David Santos Daibe (Portugal U-18) also get their chance to shine on the international stage.
It’s a testament to Bayern’s depth, balance, and recruitment strategy that nearly every corner of the roster is internationally active. Kompany’s influence — emphasizing intensity, tactical clarity, and player confidence — has sparked a revival that feels both dominant and sustainable.
Before heading off, the squad celebrated in true Bavarian fashion at Oktoberfest, sharing smiles and steins — a symbol of unity before their global duties begin. When they return, eyes will turn back to the Champions League and domestic title race, where Bayern hope to continue their near-perfect start.
As the world watches their stars take center stage, Bayern Munich’s global footprint — from Munich to Manchester, Seoul to Bogotá — has never looked more
