Jan-Niklas Beste: Benfica’s New German Wideman

If you were to reduce Jan-Niklas Beste to a particular position on the left hand side of the football pitch, that would be underselling him. Left-wing, left midfielder, left-wing back - the German can do it all.

Off of a great season for Bundesliga newcomers Heidenheim alongside fellow stars Tim Kleindienst and loanee Eren Dinkçi, Beste has moved to Portuguese team Benfica - who will have championship aspirations after being the Primeira Liga runner-up last season. But what makes Beste so special, and what inspired Benfica manager Roger Schimdt to acquire his services?

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Heidenheim had never played in the German top-flight prior to August 2023.Today, they're set to play European football next season after finishing eighth in their maiden Bundesliga campaign.@The_Own_Goal takes a deep look at the rise of Heidenheim: https://t.co/GJ9ZaYp47bpic.twitter.com/4wqWOUPMUZ— Breaking The Lines (@BTLvid) July 3, 2024