Weiper is a product of the youth academy of Mainz 05, having joined as an U8. Working his way up all their youth categories, he signed a professional contract with the club on 18 March 2022.[2][better source needed] He made his senior debut in the Bundesliga as a late substitute for Mainz in a 2–1 loss to Freiburg on 1 October 2022.[3] He won the 2022 U17 Fritz Walter Medal, an award for the most outstanding German youth prospect in their age group.[4] He played a huge part in helping the Mainz 05 U19 side win the U19 Bundesliga in the 22/23 season.
International career
Weiper is a youth international for Germany, having played for the Germany U17s and U18s. He was prolific with the U17s, scoring 13 goals in 15 games.[5]
Personal life
Weiper was born in Germany to a German father and an Albanian mother from the city of Kuçovë.[6] His brother, Henrik, is also a footballer and youth international for Albania and Kosovo.[7]
Career statistics
As of match played 24 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition