In a poll conducted by the sports magazine kicker, he was voted by his fellow professionals as the best newcomer of the 2009–10 season and was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.
Në një votim të kryer nga revista sportive kicker, ai u votua nga kolegët e tij si talenti më i mirë i sezonit 2009–10, dhe gjithashtu ishte në formacionin e sezonit të Bundesligës.