Noah Klose (21), son of World Champion Miroslav Klose (47), celebrated his professional debut in the 5:0 victory of 1860 Munich against TSV Havelse, twelve years after his father's legendary World Cup triumph in Brazil.
That's when this iconic image was created: Papa Miro with the World Cup trophy – and his twins Noah and Luan by his side. A commemorative photo that went around the world.
Klose's son celebrates his professional debut
Now, then, Noah's debut in the third league. In the 87th minute, the moment had finally arrived, and the young striker came on. Klose Jr. is currently the top scorer of the reserve team, has repeatedly recommended himself in professional training and friendly matches in the past months, and is now being rewarded.
And then he would even have almost crowned his debut. After the 5:0 by Philipp Maier, Klose had a great chance for his first professional goal but missed while standing unmarked in front of the opponent's goal. Anyway, this day will remain special one way or another. The statistics of the successful debut: In 3 minutes plus injury time, Klose had 7 ball contacts, took a shot on goal, and won 4 out of 5 duels.
And it probably won't be the last appearance either, because the Löwen talent impresses again and again in training, as it has already proven itself at the winter training camp in Belek (Turkey). "Just like his father," could be heard among the fans back then. Or: "His movements are like a perfect fit." Even 1860 coach Markus Kauczinski praised the youngster early on: "Noah has shown that he has talent and brings something to the table."
Until last summer, Noah and Luan Klose always played together in the same club, landed at 1860's youth team in 2021 via Lazio Rome and TSV Grünwald. But then their paths diverged. While Noah stayed with the Lions and played for the Bayernliga reserve team, Luan switched back to Landesligist Grünwald.
Senior Klose at the time, in response to a BILD inquiry: "At first, they were also separated in school, then they came together in one class. In football, this is the first time. One went to the club in the town where we ourselves live."