Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Andrej Kramaric - Undergoes successful surgery Kramaric underwent a minor groin procedure that was completed successfully, the club announced.

Impact Kramaric's surgery had been planned and is not expected to affect his preseason preparations. Following a break after representing Croatia at the World Cup, the veteran forward is expected to return to training with Hoffenheim as scheduled. The successful procedure should help address the issue ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with the club anticipating no significant disruption to his availability once preseason begins.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Erencan Yardimci - Returning after loan spell Yardimci returned to Hoffenheim after his loan spell at Eintracht Braunschweig.

Impact The 24-year-old striker spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Braunschweig, tallying five goals and one assist in 32 appearances across all competitions. It remains to be seen whether Yardimci will stay at Hoffenheim for the 2026/27 campaign or if he'll leave the club on another loan this summer.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Umut Tohumcu - Back after loan spell Tohumcu has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Holstein Kiel.

Impact Tohumcu appeared in 13 2. Bundesliga matches for Holstein Kiel, tallying one goal and two assists. The young midfielder could be used as a depth piece in midfield for Hoffenheim in the 2025/26 campaign, but it wouldn't be surprising if he leaves the club on loan once again this summer.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Attila Szalai - Returning to Hoffenheim Szalai has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the last six months on loan at Pogon Szczecin.

Impact The Hungarian defender spent the second half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Pogon Szczecin in the Polish Ekstraklasa, making 14 appearances, after spending the first half of the season on loan at Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig. As a 28-year-old defender who has won nearly 50 caps with the Hungary national team, Szalai should find a role in Hoffenheim's defensive line for the 2026/27 season even as a backup player and depth piece,

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hennes Behrens - Back with Hoffenheim Behrens has returned to Hoffenheim following the conclusion of his season-long loan at Heidenheim.

Impact The left-back, who can also play at center-back, spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Heidenheim, starting in all but one of his 16 appearances and recording one goal with two assists. Behrens should add depth to Hoffenheim's defensive line if he doesn't leave the club on loan during the summer transfer window.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Returning to Germany Orban has returned to Hoffenheim following the end of his season-long loan at Hellas Verona.

Impact Orban spent the final weeks of the 2025/26 season on the sidelines for Verona, and it remains to be seen whether he'll have a role in Hoffenheim's attacking line for 2026/27. Orban scored seven goals and added two assists across 28 Serie A outings with the Italian club in 2025/26.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Chaves - Ends loan at Augsburg Chaves has returned to TSG Hoffenheim after Augsburg opted not to trigger the option to buy from his loan spell.

Impact Chaves joined Augsburg on loan in January to find regular playing time after falling down the pecking order at Hoffenheim behind Robin Hranac and Albian Hajdari. He started nine games for the club and chipped in two goals, but the move did not lead to Augsburg exercising the buy clause included in the loan deal. He remains under contract with Hoffenheim through 2029 and will report back for preseason training, with his path back into Christian Ilzer's plans still uncertain given the centre back depth already at the club. Hoffenheim have reportedly been open to selling Chaves if the right offer arrives.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bambase Conte - Returns to Hoffenheim from loan Conte has returned to Hoffenheim after his season-long loan at Elversberg expired on June 30, with the club having extended his contract long-term last summer before sending him ou...

Impact Conte enjoyed a strong campaign at Elversberg, making 25 appearances with four goals and five assists as the club secured a historic first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga, finishing second in the second tier. He played a direct hand in sealing that promotion too, scoring the opener in a 3-0 win over Preussen Munster on the final matchday that confirmed Elversberg's leap to the top flight. Hoffenheim signed off on the extension specifically to keep developing him elsewhere rather than rush him into the first team, and he's now back for pre-season. However, with only seven brief senior appearances at Hoffenheim to his name before this loan, he's unlikely to walk straight into regular Bundesliga minutes. Conte is set to return to Hoffenheim in summer 2026, where his future will then be assessed.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Back after impressive loan Tabakovic is returning to Hoffenheim after his season-long loan at Borussia Monchengladbach expired.

Impact Tabakovic authored one of the best individual campaigns of his career on loan at Gladbach, finishing with 13 goals and two assists across his 32 Bundesliga appearances, having been one of the most productive strikers in the division before an injury cut his farewell appearance short. He was forced off in the 74th minute against Hoffenheim after twisting his ankle, having scored in the first half. Gladbach have left the door open for a potential return in the future, giving supporters hope of seeing him back at the club beyond this season. He now returns to Hoffenheim, where he is not part of their plans for the 2026-27 campaign, meaning a fresh move elsewhere looks likely.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Solid defensively in first start Kabak recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 victory versus USA.

Impact Kabak earned his first World Cup start in a semi rotated lineup as Turkey looked to give players a chance following their early exit. Deployed in the back three he was dominant in the air, winning all three of his aerial duels, and backed that up with four tackles, four clearances and one block while also contributing one chance created in an all round solid display. A good individual display in a win that brought little beyond salvaging some pride for Turkey.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Appears from bench Toure generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Curacao.

Impact Toure was back on the field Thursday after he went unused in their second group stage match, with the attacker appearing for 23 minutes from the bench. He would only complete nine passes while recording two crosses, a quiet outing. He will look for more time after starting in their opener, although his minimal usage in the past two games brings some questions about what role he will hold in the knockouts.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Creates two chances in defeat Hlozek generated one tackle (zero won) in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Mexico.

Impact Hlozek led the line as Czechia's lone striker for just over an hour, carrying the attacking load in coach Miroslav Koubek's side during Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup loss to Mexico. He found little room to operate against a disciplined Mexican backline despite the heavy rotation, finishing with two chances created and one tackle while failing to register a shot. The loss officially eliminated Czechia from the tournament, as they finished bottom of Group A with just one point from three matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Two clearances in defeat Hranac recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Mexico.

Impact Hranac anchored Czechia's back three and recorded two clearances while helping keep Mexico in check during the opening half, with the co-hosts needing 36 minutes to register their first shot of the match. He was unable to slow Mexico's second-half momentum, however, as the hosts struck twice in a six-minute span before the hour mark to take control. Czechia's World Cup run comes to an end in the group stage after finishing bottom of Group A with one point from three matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Eight crosses in loss Coufal registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Mexico.

Impact Coufal logged another full shift at wing-back in Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup loss to Mexico, providing plenty of width going forward but unable to spark a Czech attack that failed to register a single shot through the opening 36 minutes. He finished with one shot, one chance created, two corners and eight crosses, though he was part of a side that desperately needed a win to keep its World Cup hopes alive before being undone by two second-half goals. Czechia's World Cup campaign comes to an end after a last-place finish in Group A.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Logs four clearances against South Africa Hranac registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception and won three duels in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hranac fared better than in the opener and put up better stats, but the Czech Republic were again unable to secure the clean sheet, as South Africa capitalized on their late siege thanks to a penalty kick. He has totaled four clearances, two blocks and one tackle (zero won) through two contests.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Productive showing in South Africa tilt Coufal created five scoring chances and registered six crosses (four accurate), one tackle (one won) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Coufal was the main offensive force for his team, leading it in both deliveries and key passes, launching six crosses for the second fixture in a row. He has also taken three or more corners in both contests. On the other hand, he was occasionally sloppy with his passes in the thick of it. He has also assisted once and tallied six chances created, five clearances and two interceptions so far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Rather silent against South Africa Hlozek had one shot (zero on goal) and one interception, won one tackle and was dispossessed three times in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hlozek drew the start after being deployed off the bench in the previous game, but he wasn't particularly active, and he had produced more offensively against South Korea, while he provided a small contribution on the other hand. He contributed to the goal by starting the action with a low-driven cross, but struggled to keep the ball for the most part. He made way for Lukas Provod in the second half. He has recorded three shots (one on target), one tackle and one interception so far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Available off bench Kramaric (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with England.

Impact Kramaric was a doubt coming into Wednesday's opener due to a knock, and is only available on the bench. The midfielder is a nice depth option to have, he can play anywhere in the attack or midfield and could come on to chase the game if Croatia fall behind. Mario Pasalic got the start ahead of him for Wednesday's clash.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Dulic - Signs with Hoffenheim Dulic completed a move to Hoffenheim from TSV Munich, who were relegated from the 3. Liga.

Impact Dulic is on the move after a relegation clause in his contract was activated. He joins Hoffenheim, where he will have the chance to fill a depth role in the defense. He's unlikely to be any sort of major contributor for the most part, but he could get chances if injuries plague Hoffenheim.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Could be on bench for opener Kramaric (undisclosed) is managing fitness issues and could be on the bench for Croatia's World Cup opener against England, according to Sportske Novosti.

Impact Kramaric saw limited minutes in the pre-tournament friendlies, managing just 19 minutes and only the first half against Slovenia in Croatia's final warm-up match. Recent reports linking him to a health issue could explain the reduced workload. Even so, he remains a key part of Croatia's attacking setup, and if he starts on the bench he is expected to slot straight back into the lineup once he is deemed fully fit.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Non-factor in win Toure generated one cross (zero accurate) and won two duels in Sunday's 1-0 win against Ecuador.

Impact Toure didn't have a big impact in Sunday's win, and the winger was unable to be a difference-maker on the left wing. Considering Amad Diallo replaced him and later scored the game-winning goal, it wouldn't be surprising if Toure heads to the bench in Saturday's contest against Germany.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Two shots off bench Hlozek recorded two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus South Korea.

Impact After only making five appearances this past season for Hoffenheim, Hlozek subbed onto the pitch in Czechia's opening match of the World Cup. He subbed onto the field in the 64th minute for Pavel Sulc and made a couple impactful plays throughout the rest of the match. The most notable was a shot following a long throw in the 82nd minute that got through a mess of players in the box but was stopped near the goal line by Kim Seung-Gyu. After a solid individual appearance in the opening match, Hlozek will likely remain a prominent option off the bench for Czechia through the rest of the group stage.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Assists opener Thursday Coufal assisted once to go with six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 2-1 loss against South Korea.

Impact Coufal helped open up the scoring Thursday as his cross assisted Ladislav Krejci's header in the 59th minute. Coufal was one of Czechia's primary creators from his position at right-wing back, dishing out six crosses and three corners on the attack. Besides the assist he wasn't all that effective though as he failed to record an accurate cross and only created the one chance that led to the goal. Next up for him is a must-win match versus South Africa on Thursday in Atlanta, a side that is clearly the worst-ranked team in the group and picked up two red cards in their opening match versus Mexico.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Rots - Signs for Hoffenheim Rots has joined Hoffenheim from FC Twente on a long-term contract, the club announced.

Impact Rots enjoyed a breakthrough Eredivisie season in 2025/26, contributing four goals and four assists across 34 appearances for Twente to establish himself as one of the most promising young full-backs in Dutch football. Sporting director Andreas Schicker praised his clean passing, dynamism, offensive quality and physical presence in defensive duels, describing him as a modern full-back with enormous development potential who perfectly embodies the club's philosophy of nurturing young talent. Rots himself expressed his excitement at joining one of Europe's top three leagues and particularly at the prospect of competing in European football with Hoffenheim, making him the fourth senior addition to the squad ahead of the new campaign.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Back training with ball Wimmer (thigh) was spotted training with the ball, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the thigh issue that ruled him out of Wolfsburg's relegation playoff, the...

Impact Wimmer ended the club season with four goals, three assists, 16 chances created and 47 tackles across 25 Bundesliga appearances before the injury struck, and his return to ball work is an encouraging development heading into the World Cup. The wide forward, who has completed a transfer to Hoffenheim ahead of the 2026/27 season, will now focus entirely on being fully fit for Austria's World Cup opener against Jordan on June 17.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

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