Nathaniel Brown has now settled in well at FC Bayern. The 23-year-old transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt to the German record champions in the summer of 2026 and initially had to get used to his new surroundings. In particular, playing alongside world-class stars like Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz left the left back in a state of incredulous amazement at first.

Brown is one of the most versatile players on Vincent Kompany’s roster. Although his preferred position is left back, the German international can also play in attacking midfield. This versatility was put to the test in an unusual way shortly after his transfer.

In an interview with Prime Video, the new signing recalled a special moment before the Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund. At the time, Brown was unexpectedly slotted into the number 10 role and suddenly found himself in a completely unfamiliar situation.

“Suddenly, I was in a room with Michael, Lucho, and Harry.”

“That’s crazy. It was a little strange at first. I still remember our game against Dortmund in the Super Cup, because that’s where I played in the number 10 position,” Brown said.

The 23-year-old particularly remembers the tactical preparation for the match. “Before every game, we have these team meetings where the defenders and attackers split up, and this time I was with the attackers,” explained the Bayern pro.

Normally, Brown would have joined the defenders. This time, however, he had to attend the meeting with the attacking stars.

“We always go into a room where the coach explains exactly what we need to do. So I looked around, and suddenly I was in a room with Michael, Lucho, and Harry.”

For the former Frankfurt player, this moment was hard to believe at first. “I thought to myself, ‘Wait a minute, this can’t be real. How is that possible?’” Brown recalled.

Brown has gotten used to Bayern’s world-class stars

What seemed surreal at the start of his time in Munich has now become part of Brown’s everyday life. “Now they’re just my teammates. It’s still something special, but you get used to it,” explained the left-footed player.

His comments highlight just how big an adjustment the move from Frankfurt to the German record champions was at first.

At Bayern, Brown trains daily with top international players and must simultaneously prove himself in various positions.

It’s precisely his versatility that makes him an intriguing option for coach Vincent Kompany. In addition to his primary role as a left back, the 23-year-old can also be deployed further up the field.

Brown himself recently emphasized to Prime Video that he particularly enjoys playing in the number 10 position, but still sees himself primarily as a left back.

His initial awe of his prominent teammates seems to have faded by now. Instead, Brown is focusing on cementing his place at FC Bayern and increasingly meeting the tactical demands of his new coach.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/03/wie-ist-das-moeglich-bayern-star-brown-verraet-kuriose-kabinen-anekdote/.