SC Paderborn Team News - Soccer

Marcel Hoffmeier - Forced off with undisclosed injury Hoffmeier was forced off in the 13th minute of Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck with an undisclosed injury, the club announced.

Impact Hoffmeier's substitution came without any clear indication of what caused it, with Tjark Scheller coming on in his place. The defender is an undisputed starter in Paderborn's back three, making any potential absence a notable concern to monitor. Further clarity on his status is expected to come from the club in the coming days as preseason continues.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Forced off with muscle issue Michel was forced off in the 53rd minute of Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck after grabbing the inside of his right thigh following a sprint, the club announced.

Impact Michel left the field immediately with Paderborn leading 1-0 at the time, with Vigo Wernet coming on as his replacement. No further details on the severity of the injury have been disclosed, and further clarity on his status is expected to come from the club in the coming days.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Klaas - Out around four weeks Klaas is dealing with adductor issues and is expected to be out for around four weeks, the club announced.

Impact Klaas missed Saturday's 2-0 win over VfL Osnabruck in a friendly as a result, a timeline that makes it tight for him to be ready for the club's first competitive match of the season, a DFB Pokal first round tie at 1. FC Phonix Lubeck on Aug. 23. Paderborn then open their Bundesliga campaign at Mainz six days later, and Klaas is expected to be reassessed as his recovery progresses.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Obermair - Returns from Achilles injury Obermair came on as a substitute after the break in Friday's 3-1 friendly win against Fagiano Okayama, marking his return following a partial Achilles tendon tear, according to the...

Impact Obermair had been sidelined since mid April with the injury, an issue that caused him to miss the start of preseason and the opening friendly matches. His appearance off the bench is an encouraging sign of progress, and he is expected to continue building toward full match fitness as preseason continues ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant - Out around six weeks Awortwie-Grant suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury and is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks, the club announced.

Impact Awortwie-Grant's injury surfaced following Saturday's friendly against Hannover 96, which forced him into individual training earlier in the week before the diagnosis was confirmed. The setback marks an unwelcome disruption to his preseason buildup after only just joining Paderborn this summer. The center back will now begin a recovery process before being reintegrated into full training. Awortwie-Grant is expected to continue his rehabilitation as the club's preseason preparations progress.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Obermair - Returns to team training Obermair (Achilles) returned to team training on Monday during the club's training camp in Austria, the club posted.

Impact Obermair had been sidelined since mid April with an Achilles tendon tear, an issue that caused him to miss the start of preseason preparations and the opening friendly matches. His return had been expected in the near term as his recovery progressed. The winger will now continue his preseason buildup alongside his teammates. Obermair is expected to work his way back toward full match fitness as preseason continues.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Millgramm - Joins Paderborn Millgramm has completed a transfer to Paderborn from Magdeburg, according to his new club.

Impact Millgramm signed with Paderborn in March and is finally joining the club, as he leaves Magdeburg. The 21-year-old is coming off a decent season with Magdeburg's second team, notching five goals and five assists in 21 appearances. However, he has only appeared twice in the Bundesliga 2 for the club, meaning his use in Bundesliga play is unlikely. That said, he will likely be a player of the future for the team.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clemens Lippmann - Signs with Paderborn Lippmann has completed a transfer to Paderborn from TSV 1860 Munich, according to his new club.

Impact Lippmann is officially with Paderborn as they enter the 2026/27 season, joining the Bundesliga from the third tier of Germany. He comes in as a versatile player, able to play at full-back or on the flank of the midfield on either side of the pitch. He would appear in 29 games with Munich last season, notching one goal and an assist in nearly 2,000 minutes of play. At age 20, he will have a lot to learn and is unlikely to bid for Bundesliga minutes right away, probably more of a player of the future.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Timur Gayret - Inks deal with Paderborn Gayret has completed a transfer to Paderborn from Verl, according to his new club.

Impact Gayret signed with Paderborn back in March, and the deal is finally final, as the midfielder inks his deal for the 2026/27 season. He is coming off a decent season in the second division and could be a factor in the Bundesliga, recording five goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances last campaign. However, he did tear his ACL in late April and will now likely miss most of the 2026/27 season, potentially returning for the final few months, although that will depend on his recovery.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant - Completes Paderborn move Awortwie-Grant has completed a transfer to Paderborn from Energie Cottbus, according to his new club.

Impact Awortwie-Grant is off to the Bundesliga with Paderborn, moving on from the third division to join the first. He was a starter for most of the last season, appearing 33 times at center-back while notching one assist. That said, the 25-year-old does hold decent experience, although there is a chance this doesn't translate to the Bundesliga. That said, this will be his first time playing above the third tier of German football.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Baack - Signs with Paderborn Baack has completed a transfer to Paderborn from Nuremberg, according to his new club.

Impact Baack is on his way up to the Bundesliga as he finds a new team, with the midfielder inking a deal with Paderborn. He is coming off a season of 20 appearances with Nuremberg, recording one goal and an assist from his more defensive role. That said, he would earn a starting role to end last season and could be trending towards a similar role with Paderborn, although he is unlikely to hold much value in his role if given time.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Batista Meier - Signs with Paderborn Batista Meier has joined SC Paderborn 07 from Preussen Munster, according to the club. The 25 year old forward made 30 second division appearances last season, contributing six goa...

Impact Batista Meier arrives at Paderborn after a productive campaign in Germany's second tier and brings a versatile attacking profile developed through spells at Bayern Munich's academy, SC Heerenveen, Dynamo Dresden, Grasshoppers Zurich, SC Verl and SSV Ulm before landing at Munster last summer. He was capped 28 times for German youth national teams and represented the country at the 2018 U17 European Championship. With Paderborn set to compete in the Bundesliga, Batista Meier projects as a regular contributor to the attack as he looks to build on last season's output.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Noll - Joins SC Paderborn on loan Noll has joined newly promoted Bundesliga side SC Paderborn on loan from Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Noll played all 34 second division matches plus one cup tie for Hannover 96 last season, narrowly missing out on promotion as the club's first-choice keeper. Sporting director Paul Pajduch praised his progression in his second second-division campaign and described the loan to a top-flight newcomer as exactly the right step for his development, noting Paderborn's reputation as a club where players continue to grow. Noll is a modern goalkeeper known for his strong distribution and passing range, previously spent a loan spell at Greuther Furth and has represented Germany at U20 level, also being part of the U21 squad that reached the final of last year's European Championship.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Laurin Curda - Solid right wing back Curda delivered an outstanding campaign for Paderborn in Bundesliga 2, making 32 appearances and contributing seven goals and seven assists across 2,778 minutes of action.

Impact Curda was one of the most productive players in Paderborn's promotion push from the right wingback position, his combination of attacking output and defensive work rate making him one of the standout performers in the division. His 14 goal involvements from a wingback role is a remarkable return that underlines his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch, consistently getting forward to create and score while also fulfilling his defensive responsibilities. The step up to the Bundesliga will demand a higher level of intensity on both sides of the ball, but his consistent output across an entire second division season suggests he has the tools to establish himself as a dangerous presence at the top level next season.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Marino - Promising center forward Marino delivered an encouraging campaign for Paderborn in the Bundesliga 2, making 27 appearances including 14 starts and contributing six goals and one assist across 1,187 minutes...

Impact Marino established himself as a reliable goal-scoring option after earning his place in the starting lineup during the second half of the season, his six goals in limited minutes underlining his efficiency in front of goal and his ability to make an impact when given the opportunity. His progression from a fringe option to a trusted starter in the promotion run is an encouraging sign for Paderborn heading into the Bundesliga, and his clinical finishing and physical presence up front give the coaching staff a proven option at the tip of the attack. The step up to the top flight will be a significant test, but his form in the second half of the campaign suggests he could play a meaningful role next season if he continues on the same trajectory.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mika Baur - Balanced midfield contributor Baur delivered a strong campaign for Paderborn in Bundesliga 2, making 33 appearances including 32 starts and contributing four goals and five assists across 2,667 minutes of actio...

Impact Baur was one of the more consistent and productive midfielders in Paderborn's promotion push, combining defensive work rate with a meaningful attacking contribution that gave the team an additional creative dimension from the center of the park. His nine goal involvements across the campaign underline his importance as both a scorer and a creator, and his ability to arrive late into the box and deliver in the final third makes him a difficult player to contain for opposing defenses. The step up to the Bundesliga will demand a higher level of intensity and technical quality, but his consistent output across an entire second division season suggests he has the tools to contribute meaningfully at the top level next season.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Obermair - Shines before Achilles injury Obermair delivered an impressive campaign for Paderborn in the 2. Bundesliga before a partial Achilles tendon tear against Hannover 96 cut his season short, contributing two goals...

Impact Obermair was one of the more creative and productive players in Paderborn's promotion push, his set-piece delivery and ability to generate chances from wide areas making him a key attacking weapon throughout the campaign. His seven assists underline his importance as a creator, consistently delivering the final ball that unlocked opposing defenses, with his set-piece responsibilities adding an additional dimension to his influence on the team's attacking play. The partial Achilles tendon tear is a significant setback that brought his season to a premature end, but the club has confirmed he has begun rehabilitation with the objective of being ready for the start of next season in the Bundesliga. Getting Obermair fit and available from the outset will be an important priority for Paderborn as they prepare for life in the top flight.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Duric - Joins Paderborn Duric signed with newly promoted Bundesliga side Paderborn after departing Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Duric spent his entire career at Hoffenheim after joining the club's academy at the age of four, becoming the first player born in Sinsheim to play in the Bundesliga when he made his top-flight debut against Bayern Munich in February 2026. The 22-year-old midfielder made 88 appearances for the U23 side, scoring 26 goals and providing 18 assists, before playing a key role in the team's promotion to the third division in 2024-25 with nine goals and 10 assists in 28 matches. Sporting director Frank Kramer praised his unique journey through the club's academy system while acknowledging the transfer, noting that Duric would always be considered a true product of Hoffenheim. His move to Paderborn represents the next step in a development that has been entirely shaped by one club, with the midfielder now looking to establish himself at Bundesliga level for the first time on a regular basis.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

ASN: Castaneda's unique journey in Florida leads him to SC Paderborn ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with central midfielder Santiago Castaneda about his jouney from high school in Florida to Germany, where he is...

AUGUST 30, 2024 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Jonny beats Levyfinn for EA Sports FC eChampions League title SC Paderborn 07’s Jonas “Jonny” Wirth beat RB Leipzig’s Levy Finn “Levyfinn” Rieck 5-2 to win the EA Sports FC eChampions League title in Lo...

MAY 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kampl rues 'unnecessary' Upamecano red card RB Leipzig players were frustrated after their 10 men were unable to hold on and defeat bottom-of-the-table Paderborn.

JUNE 6, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

SC Paderborn vs Borussia Dortmund I 1-6 I All Goals I Sancho, Hakimi & Co. with a Fantastic 2nd Half

JUNE 2, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Sancho hits first hat-trick as Dortmund thrash Paderborn Jadon Sanch scores his first senior hat-trick in a 6-1 win for Dortmund

MAY 31, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

SC Paderborn 07 vs. Borussia Dortmund - Football Match Summary - May 31, 2020 - ESPN Follow live coverage of the SC Paderborn 07 vs Borussia Dortmund 2019-20 German Bundesliga football match.

MAY 31, 2020 • ESPN.COM

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MAY 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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