The first sign of Malik Tillman’s status here comes at the customs desk in Eindhoven Airport when Mail Sport are asked about the purpose of their visit.
When Tillman’s name is mentioned, the officer at border control begins to wax lyrical about the 22-year-old midfielder, who came through the Bayern Munich ranks.
Tillman may not be well known across wider footballing circles yet but with the likes of Chelsea interested in the profile of the American international, it will not be long before that changes.
Born in Germany, Tillman joined Bayern with his brother Timothy in 2015 and after spells on loan at Rangers and PSV, the Dutch side activated their option to buy him last summer for £12million.