(S+) Jonathan Tah: The Long Way to the International Top

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Yoga, acupuncture and his own gym: The path of future Bayern pro Jonathan Tah to become a world-class defender was long. In order to fully exploit his talent, he had to reinvent himself.

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DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has praised national team defender Jonathan Tah. "Jona was already top-notch before, but now he's world-class and the best central defender in the Bundesliga," he told Der Spiegel. Völler cited the outgoing Leverkusen coach as one of the reasons for his jump in performance: "Xabi Alonso has taken him to a new level in the way he defends forward, carries the ball, and stands high." Völler also praised how consist…