2022 has been one of the most memorable years for football fans around the world. The year has seen some top talent emerge and reach the big stage, while other top talents are still on their way and biding their time as they hope to announce themselves on the big stage soon. In this article, we will see one such player to watch out for from the Bundesliga in 2023. The player has been shortlisted based on the number of minutes he has played, his role and importance at club level and, of course, his potential.

Joe Scally, a 19-year-old USMNT player, plays as a right-back for Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach. The defender was also part of the squad that travelled to Qatar for World Cup 2022 but Scally did not play a single minute during the tournament. The right-back is a regular at his club and has played the second-most minutes this season.

The below visualization shows where Scally ranks for some of the key metrics this season when compared with the other right-backs from the Bundesliga.

Joe Scally, even though is primarily a right-back, has played on both sides this season — as a left-back, left wing-back, right-back and right wing-back. Not a lot of defenders can bring this level of versatility. Having signed from MLS side New York City, Scally has gradually become the first-choice fullback at his club this season. Scally, still only 19 years old, has shown glimpses of his potential whenever he has been on the pitch. Scally brings raw pace, energy and strong dribbling to his game. Going forward, Scally has shown, at times, a lot of promise.

Joe Scally, might not be one of the best right-backs in Europe yet, but the USMNT international’s quick rise to one of the top leagues in Europe is not just down to luck and has been purely deserved. He is one of the players to watch out for from the Bundesliga in 2023 but whether or not he can live up to the hype and expectations remains to be seen.