he never ever competed in any real amateur bodybuilding show, not even in germany; he only won some junior competitions
So far, he's done better in the pro ranks than some NPC USA or Nationals winners (can you say Aaron Maddron or Ken Brown?).
Apparently, winning the German Junior Nationals and/or IFBB World Junior championships makes you pro-card eligible. That would be similar to the TU winner getting a pro card, would it not?