Gladbach's Mathieu Nguefack celebrated his first milestone as a pro. The 18-year-old was promoted to the first team by coach Eugen Polanski. Nguefack led the Borussians to the 2025 U17 Championship. On Saturday, he experienced his next personal milestone as Polanski informed him of his promotion. ## What makes Nguefack so special? ## Why is Nguefack's promotion important for Gladbach? ## What's next for Nguefack? Nguefack is known for his play intelligence. How does he make it noticeable? He is an important part of the Foal's stable and is highly valued by the fans. Gladbach currently stands 14th in the Bundesliga, with 30 points, 7 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses from 29 games. The Borussians have scored 35 goals and conceded 49 (-14 goal difference) in the current season. They are 46 points behind leaders Bayern München. The next fixture is approaching: Gladbach will face SC Freiburg at home on February 6, 2027 (8th in the table).