Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe is one of six players nominated for the title of best Rookie of the sa. The trophy is awarded to players under 23 years of age playing their first season in the German championship.

Other players nominated are Tom Krauss, Karim Adeyemi, Henning Matriciani, Matthijs de Ligt and Lee Buchanan. Voting has already started and will close at midnight on Thursday 18 May. The 22-year-old midfielder has a very convincing first year in Germany.