SC Paderborn Team News - Soccer

Gabriel Vidovic - Signs with Paderborn Vidovic has joined Paderborn from Dinamo Zagreb, the club announced.

Impact Vidovic came through Bayern Munich's academy and made his Bundesliga debut in April 2022, but loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem, Dinamo Zagreb, and Mainz followed as he searched for regular minutes, before a permanent move to Zagreb in summer 2025. He helped Zagreb complete a domestic double last season, contributing seven goals and five assists across 27 league appearances, and has also featured in Champions League qualifying this season. Sporting director Sebastian Lange pointed to his versatility, technical quality, and dribbling as reasons for the move, with Paderborn hoping he adds a proven attacking threat after his run of success in Croatia.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Mohr - Exits friendly with thigh issue Mohr was forced to stay in the locker room at halftime of Paderborn's 4-3 friendly against Cologne after feeling discomfort in his left thigh, according to NW.

Impact Mohr has an uncertain outlook at this stage, with it still unclear whether the issue will force him to miss any time. His fitness will need to be monitored in the coming days as Paderborn wrap up their preseason preparations. Mohr is expected to be evaluated further before a clearer timeline emerges on his availability.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Albert Millgramm - Exits friendly with head knock Millgramm (knock) was forced off after 81 minutes in Paderborn's friendly against Cologne after picking up a large bump on his forehead, according to NW.

Impact Millgramm, a summer signing from Magdeburg, is not considered to be facing a serious issue despite the early substitution. The 21-year-old left back is expected to be back training with the squad at the start of the new training week. His setback appears minor and shouldn't significantly disrupt his integration into Paderborn's squad ahead of the new season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Laurin Ulrich - Loaned to Paderborn Ulrich joined Paderborn on loan from VfB Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Ulrich made his Bundesliga debut in November 2022 and went on to make 33 appearances with three goals and three assists for Magdeburg last season on loan, coming after a previous loan spell at SSV Ulm and time with Stuttgart's reserve side. Ulrich is expected to take on an important midfield role at Paderborn during his loan spell.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Zeitler - Loaned to Paderborn Zeitler joined Paderborn on loan from Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Zeitler joined Hoffenheim from his hometown club Ingolstadt in the summer of 2025 and produced 17 points on 15 goals and two assists across 38 third division matches with Hoffenheim's U23 side last season. Prior to that, he made 38 appearances for Ingolstadt's first team, contributing 10 goals and four assists, after coming through the club's academy. The 19-year-old forward has also represented Germany at multiple youth national team levels. Zeitler is expected to add depth to Paderborn's attacking options during his loan spell.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Hoffmeier - On bench in return Hoffmeier (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Werder Bremen.

Impact Hoffmeier had recently rejoined full team training after previously being sidelined by calf problems, and his inclusion on the matchday squad confirms he has fully recovered from that scare. Given his recent history coming back from an ACL tear, his continued careful reintegration suggests Paderborn is taking a measured approach as he builds toward full match fitness ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Hoffmeier - Rejoins team training Hoffmeier has rejoined team training at Paderborn, completing Thursday's session with his teammates after previously being sidelined by calf problems, according to Neue Westfalisch...

Impact Hoffmeier's return within days of the initial issue confirms coach Ralf Kettemann's early read that the calf tightness was precautionary rather than a genuine muscle injury. Given his recent history recovering from an ACL tear, having not missed a single session before this scare, his quick turnaround suggests Paderborn treated this as routine caution as he continues building toward full intensity ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Hoffmeier - Should train Thursday Hoffmeieris (calf) set to return to training Thursday after being substituted early in the friendly against Osnabruck, the club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Hoffmeier was forced off during Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck with a calf issue, but coach Ralf Kettemann's immediate assessment suggested it was precautionary rather than serious. The club has now confirmed he can return to training on Thursday, putting the initial concern to rest and validating Kettemann's read that this was muscle tightness rather than a genuine muscle injury. Given Hoffmeier's recent history recovering from an ACL tear, having not missed a single training session until this calf tightness, the cautious approach makes sense, and the fact he is back within days of the friendly suggests Paderborn treated this as routine precaution for a player returning to full intensity.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Out several weeks Michel will be out for several weeks after suffering an adductor injury during Saturday's friendly against Osnabruck, the club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Michel suffered an adductor injury in the friendly against Osnabruck on Saturday when he received the ball during a counter-attack and immediately felt the problem in his right groin area, forcing an early substitution. Wednesday's official confirmation that he will be out for several weeks marks the expected timeline for this type of muscle injury, which Paderborn has not broken down further as either a strain or a partial tear. Michel was in sharp pre-season form, so this is a notable loss for the Bundesliga newcomer, though the injury itself is one that should resolve within a predictable window barring any fresh setback.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Hoffmeier - Injury not serious Hoffmeier (calf) does not appear to have suffered a serious injury despite being forced off in Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck, according to coach Ralf Kettemann, per Neu...

Impact Hoffmeier is being brought back carefully given his history with a torn ACL, having not missed a single session since that recovery until this latest calf tightness. Kettemann noted that a cramping calf is almost normal at this stage, and the club plans to ease him back into full training over the coming days as a precaution.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 2 • 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.

AUGUST 2 • 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.

AUGUST 2 • 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

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