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Transfers to Freiburg Backhaus has signed for Freiburg from Werder Bremen ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, his new club announced.

Impact Backhaus enjoyed a standout debut Bundesliga season with Bremen, making 32 appearances after breaking into the first team in August 2025 following a strong loan spell at FC Volendam in the Eredivisie where he was the first-choice goalkeeper across 33 appearances in 2023/24. Backhaus developed through the youth academies of Kawasaki Frontale in Japan before moving to Germany at 14 years old to join Alemannia Aachen and subsequently Bremen's academy, and has represented Germany at every youth level from U15 upward, currently serving as the Germany U21 international goalkeeper. Sporting director Jochen Saier praised his calm and concentrated approach, describing him as a goalkeeper who covers all facets of the position with significant development potential still ahead of him. Backhaus himself expressed excitement at joining Freiburg, describing the overall package of people, city, stadium and style of football as the driving factors behind his decision.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Seven saves in 2-0 loss Backhaus had seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Backhaus made seven saves, but was unable to prevent Borussia Dortmund, who scored twice throughout the game. This is the fifth time this season that he has made seven or more saves, conceding two or more on each occasion. He has kept a total of five clean sheets this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in defeat Backhaus recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hoffenheim.

Impact Backhaus kept 10-man Werder Bremen competitive Saturday with three saves and four clearances in a 1-0 defeat versus Hoffenheim. Over his last five starting appearances, the promising young keeper has produced 20 saves and seven clearances while conceding nine goals. Backhaus is likely to be between the sticks Saturday when Werder Bremen host Borussia Dortmund in their final league fixture.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Saturday Backhaus allowed three goals while making four saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Backhaus allowed two first half goals and one in the second as Bremen dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Bremen head to Hoffenheim next weekend.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in draw Backhaus allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Backhaus allowed the game tying goal in the second half as Bremen settled for a point Sunday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts. Bremen take on Augsburg at home next weekend.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one go Backhaus had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Backhaus made just two saves while allowing one goal to Werder on Saturday. He's allowed nine goals in the last six appearances, making 15 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Stuttgart for the next game on Sunday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five games.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Backhaus recorded eight saves and allowed three goals, but also 2 an own goal in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Backhaus conceded three goals from 11 FC Koln shots on goal Sunday, including one own goal, as 10-man Werder Bremen were outlasted in a 3-1 defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, the Werder Bremen academy product has produced 13 saves and seven clearances while conceding eight goals and recording one clean sheet. Backhaus will look for a redeeming performance Saturday when Werder Bremen hosts Hamburger SV.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up empty in loss Backhaus registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Backhaus failed to make a save Saturday, allowing two goal during the loss to Leipzig. He had allowed seven goals in the last six matches, making just seven saves while keeping two clean sheets in that span, bringing his average saves a contest slighlt down to 2.8.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Backhaus recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact The goalkeeper made four saves to provide strong support for his back line in the clean sheet effort for Werder Bremen. It won't be easy for him to make it two clean sheets in a row, as Bremen faces an RB Leipzig team which has knocked in 53 goals in 27 league games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two Sunday Backhaus allowed two goals without making a save during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Backhaus allowed a goal in each half as Bremen dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for just one save and keeping a clean sheet over his last three appearances. Backhaus and company head to Wolfsburg next weekend.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Backhaus made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Backhaus registered a clearance and conceded a spot kick in the 18th minute. He has now accumulated eight saves and six clearances in the last four games, conceding six times. Next, he takes on FSV Mainz, who have netted four times in the last three games and are very close to the relegation zone.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

One clearance in victory Backhaus had no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Backhaus was forced to make just one clearance Saturday to record a clean sheet in Werder Bremen's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim. The clean sheet marked the young keeper's fourth of the campaign and first since December. Backhaus will be aiming for successive clean sheets for the first time in his career Sunday when Werder Bremen travel to the capital for a showdown with Union Berlin.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Backhaus registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Backhaus held his own in a sluggish first half, but one costly mistake flipped the script after the break. In the 55th minute, he misjudged what looked like a routine ball into the box, allowing Hauke Wahl's header to sneak in for the opener and completely shift the momentum. Bremen answered quickly through Jovan Milosevic, but that error ultimately stood as the decisive moment in the 2-1 loss. He finished with two saves on the night, yet it wasn't enough to salvage a point at St. Pauli, and he'll aim for a sharper, more commanding performance in Saturday's matchup against Heidenheim.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Backhaus made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Backhaus kept Bayern at bay on several occasions, finishing with five saves, all from inside the box, though he still conceded three goals. The goalkeeper has managed only three clean sheets this season and has gone seven matches without one, allowing 14 goals while making 16 saves during that span. He faces St. Pauli next on Sunday, the second-worst attack in the league with 20 goals.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

One save in 1-0 defeat Backhaus had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Backhaus conceded as his side fell to a 1-0 defeat to Freiburg. He has kept three clean sheets this season in 19 games, but hasn't managed to keep one in the last six games. In the last three games he has only made one save, conceding four goals in the process.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

One save in draw Backhaus had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Backhaus made one save and conceded one goal against Monchengladbach on Saturday, extending his run to five straight matches without a clean sheet. The goalkeeper is going through a difficult stretch, recording six saves while allowing seven goals and keeping no clean sheets over his last four appearances. He will look to bounce back against Freiburg on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

One save in loss Backhaus had one save and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Backhaus made one save but conceded two goals against Hoffenheim on Tuesday, extending his streak to four straight matches without a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has been heavily tested, recording 43 saves while conceding 21 goals and managing just one clean sheet over his last 11 matches. He will look to bounce back against Monchengladbach on Saturday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in loss Backhaus made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Backhaus couldn't to much when Lucas Vazquez appeared in front of him in the 37th minute to score the game-winner but still put together a serviceable outing, maintaining a respectable floor through involvement even as Werder spent long stretches under pressure. Without clean-sheet equity (just three over 16 starts), he remains a matchup-dependent streamer whose appeal rises against high-volume attacks but dips sharply when goals conceded swing outcomes.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Frankfurt Backhaus made one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-3 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Backhaus would only make one save Friday, and that would lead to a draw, allowing three goals. This is a second straight outing without a clean sheet for the goalie, remaining at three in 15 appearances this season. He will face Leverkusen next, unlikely to stop the streak against them.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves, three conceded Backhaus had four saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Backhaus registered at least four saves for a third straight game. However, this was also the third time in four outings that he gave up at least three goals. Up next for Werder Bremen is a meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in net Backhaus (eye) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Bacchus was likely to be an option for Tuesday and has made the team sheet, with the goalie an option from the starting XI immediately. He is their starter and has yet to miss a start this season when fit, their typical starter in net

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Tuesday Backhaus (eye) wasn't quoted in the injury report and should be an option for Tuesday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Backhaus was a doubt for the clash against Hoffenheim that has been cancelled but should be back available for Tuesday's clash against Dortmund since he was quoted in the injury report. The keeper was dealing with an eye knock suffered in training that shouldn't be an issue for him to start in upcoming fixtures.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Hoffenheim Backhaus (eye) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, although the medical staff is optimistic about his presence for the game, coach Horst Steffen said in the press c...

Impact Backhaus suffered an eye knock in training this week and his condition is assessed on a daily basis. The goalkeeper is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim but the staff is confident that he will be able to play. That said, if he had to miss the game, Karl Jakob Hein will be the one starting between the posts in his place.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six-save clean sheet Backhaus recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Saturday marks Backhaus' best performance of the ongoing season. The goalkeeper logged his fourth-highest save tally this season. Unlike the other three, Backhaus logged a clean sheet, his third this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eights saves in loss Backhaus made eight saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Backhaus struggled against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, conceding four goals for the second time this season, though his eight saves prevented an even worse outcome. The goalkeeper has made 22 saves and allowed 10 goals over his last four matches and will look to bounce back against Augsburg on the road Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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