VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Deniz Undav - Likely backup for Germany Undav is set to serve as a backup forward option for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Undav is with Germany heading into the World Cup, as the 27-year-old joins the team as one of their forwards, likely to serve as a backup with Nick Woltemade behind Kai Havertz. He has earned his role on the team after three straight seasons of excellence with Stuttgart, recording 46 goals and 18 assists in 86 league appearances (68 starts), with 19 goals and six assists in 29 appearances during the 2025/26 season. That said, he will likely be more of a rotational option for Germany, with most of his time coming from the bench. However, as the group stages move on and Germany moves closer to advancing, he could earn a start for some rotation in the new expanded format.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Locked-in starter for Morocco? El Khannouss figures to hold a starting role with Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an impressive 2025/26 season with Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

Impact El Khannouss spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester City, but the 22-year-old impressed with nine goals and seven assists across 41 appearances for the German club across all competitions. That led Stuttgart to sign him on a permanent basis, and it should also translate into a prominent role in Morocco's midfield at the World Cup. Even though the African giants have lots of creative options, led by Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, El Khannouss' ability to fill several roles in midfield should grant him regular minutes for one of the potential darkhorses in the tournament.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Permanently joins Stuttgart El Khannouss has completed a transfer to Stuttgart from Leicester City, according to his new club.

Impact El Khannouss was on loan the past season but is now set to join Stuttgart permanently, inking a deal with Stuttgart through 2028. This comes after a decent season in a regular role for the team, notching 19 starts in 25 appearances, a solid debut in Germany at only age 22. He would fall just one goal contribution short of double-digit as he looks to build a name in the Bundesliga, likely to be a starter for the club for the next few years to come.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marius Funk - Returns to Stuttgart after 10 years Funk has rejoined Stuttgart from Energie Cottbus on a contract until June 2028, returning to his former academy club a decade after leaving, the club announced.

Impact Funk arrives having just helped Cottbus win promotion from the third division to the second division, making 34 appearances across the campaign and keeping nine clean sheets. Funk developed through Stuttgart's academy between 2011 and 2016, progressing from the U15 to the U21 and winning the German U17 championship in 2013, before going on to gain experience at Greuther Furth, Ingolstadt and Cottbus. He arrives with 128 third-division appearances, five second-division outings and eight Bundesliga games under his belt, as well as 21 caps across Germany's youth national teams. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth praised his experience across multiple clubs and his character as key factors behind the recruitment, while Funk himself expressed his excitement at returning to a club he has followed closely since leaving, describing Stuttgart's rise back to the top of German football as the perfect environment for his return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Signs for Stuttgart Promel has joined Stuttgart from Hoffenheim on a contract until June 2029, according to his new club.

Impact Promel brings significant Bundesliga experience to the club, having made 141 appearances for Union Berlin across all competitions between 2018 and 2022, contributing 20 goals and 10 assists, before spending three seasons at Hoffenheim where he made 87 appearances and contributed 14 goals and eight assists. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth praised Promel's footballing quality, ambition and the wealth of experience he brings, while also highlighting his strong regional ties as an added factor in the recruitment. Promel himself described the move as a dream come true, having grown up supporting Stuttgart from nearby Esslingen, and expressed his excitement at the prospect of featuring in the Champions League with the club next season. He also won a silver medal with Germany's Olympic team at the 2016 Rio Games and has earned 18 Germany youth caps alongside four appearances with the Olympic squad.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Suffers knee issue in Cup final Jaquez was forced off around the hour mark of Saturday's DFB Pokal final 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich with an apparent knee injury, raising concerns over his World Cup particip...

Impact Jaquez had been named in coach Murat Yakin's Switzerland squad for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the tournament, making the timing of the injury particularly worrying for both player and national team. No further details have been provided on the severity of the issue, and the club will await medical examinations before providing any clarity on the extent of the damage and its potential impact on his summer plans. Stuttgart will hope the issue proves minor enough to allow Jaquez to recover in time to represent Switzerland on the biggest stage this summer. Jaquez ends the season with Stuttgart contibuting one assist, 10 tackles, 14 interceptions and 61 clearances across 22 appearances (14 starts) in all competitions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Excellent for draw Nubel made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nubel stopped five of the seven shots he faced during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper close out his third campaign in Stuttgart with a nice showing. It was his busiest campaign yet with the side, as he stopped 110 shots and allowed only 49, while keeping 11 clean sheets. He was one of the top goalkeepers in the Bundesliga throughout the campaign.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Assists Saturday Undav assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Undav had a down year in 2024/25, but this season he was back to his brilliant best. He scored 19 goals and added six assists in the Bundesliga, tacking on nine more goal contributions in the Europa League. The forward has been brilliant throughout the campaign and is poised to be the talisman for Stuttgart if he remains at the club.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Adds assist Saturday Fuhrich assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Fuhrich finished off another strong campaign, ending with seven goals and seven assists in 33 appearances. He failed to top 2,000 minutes for the second season in a row, but he played a big role throughout. The winger is a solid option any time he's on the pitch and offers utility as a finisher and creator during any attacking moves, he should continue in a solid role in 2026/27.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Finished with aplomb Nartey scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nartey finished his breakout campaign with his fourth goal of the season, leaving him with four goals and three assists in 28 appearances (14 starts.) The midfielder made the most of his chances throughout the season and ended the season with two starts in a row. Nartey should be in line to take on an even larger role in 2026/27.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - No longer suspended Karazor has served his two-match suspension and is no longer suspended.

Impact Karazor had been handed the ban by the German Football Association, effectively ending his domestic season prematurely after 28 appearances (22 starts), contributing one goal in what was predominantly a defensive midfield role throughout the campaign. The Turkish international will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer before returning to Stuttgart ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the club looking forward to having him back in the fold once the tournament concludes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Signs contract extension until 2028 Nartey has signed a contract extension with Stuttgart until June 2028, committing his future to the club he joined from Koln in 2019, the club announced.

Impact Nartey has overcome numerous injury setbacks throughout his time at Stuttgart to establish himself as a reliable and versatile presence in the squad, making 37 appearances across all competitions this season and contributing three goals and four assists. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth praised his development into a stable and important factor within the team, highlighting his ability to make an impact in multiple positions. The 26-year-old made his national team debut in March 2026, adding another milestone to what has been his most productive season in Stuttgart colors, which also included a DFB Pokal winners medal in 2025. Nartey expressed his happiness at the club, citing the strong team environment, coaching staff and passionate fanbase as key reasons behind his decision to extend his stay.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Jeltsch - Back available Jeltsch (abdomen) has returned to full team training and is therefore available for Saturday's match against Frankfurt, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Jeltsch is fully back...

Impact Jeltsch's return is a welcome development for Stuttgart heading into the final fixtures of the season. The young center-back has been one of the club's most used players this campaign with 35 appearances across all competitions, and his availability gives manager Sebastian Hoeness a key defensive option back in contention. Luca Jaquez and Ramon Hendriks, who had been covering in his absence, are likely to revert to depth roles with Jeltsch back in the fold.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Assists vs Leverkusen Nartey assisted once to go with zero corners and four chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Nartey make his return to the pitch Saturday, recording an assist in the process. He's only earned three starts in the last eight appearances, collecting two goals and assists in that span.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Logs in assist Leweling assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Leweling helped get one of the three goals on Saturday with an assist vs Leverkusen. He's logged in three goals through five league appearances, totaling three assists with 23 crosses and creating six chances in that span.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Joins scoring party Mittelstadt scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Mittelstadt scored once to end up on the scoresheet Saturday. Through seven league matches, he's scored two goals with an assist, while also collecting 45 crosses with 16 clearances and 11 tackles in that span.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Another goal in win Demirovic scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Demirovic recorded a goal in a third straight game for Stuttgart. Only one of those three goals came fro, the starting XI, having been in a rotational role since his return from injury, recording 12 goals with three assists through 24 Bundesliga appearances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Scores one Undav scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal) during the 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Undav netted a goal to help get the win over Frankfurt. Through 12 matches, he's scored seven goals with two assists, giving him 19 goals and five assists through 28 appearances, surpassing his career high for a single season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Four saves made Nubel registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Nubel only allowed the one goal while making four saves during the win Saturday. He's conceded nine goals in just the last four games, making 16 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Frankfurt for the season finale on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

HIGH-STAKES MATCH 😱 VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

MAY 9 • YOUTUBE

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th May 2026 The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as VfB Stuttgart lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen in an important encounter at the MHP Arena on Saturday.

MAY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ameen Al-Dakhil - Back available for Leverkusen clash Al Dakhil (knee) has returned to full availability and is in contention for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Ameen is back normally."

Impact Al Dakhil had been unable to participate in team training ahead of the Hoffenheim fixture due to knee problems, but his recovery has progressed well enough to have him back in the fold for the weekend. The Belgian center-back has operated in a rotational capacity this season, and his return gives coach Sebastian Hoeness more defensive options heading into Saturday's clash against the Werkself in the final stretch of the Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - Suspended two games, season over Karazor has been suspended for two games and will not play another match this season, according to his club.

Impact Karazor has received a further game suspension from the German Football Association, and that will lead to the end of his season, as his club only has two more games to play. This is a rough ending for the midfielder, as he has been a regular starter most of the season, leaving a gap to be filled, with Chema as a likely replacement. He ends his season with 22 starts in 28 appearances, recording one goal while going without a goal, more of a defensive midfielder either way.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Struggles off the bench Mittelstadt registered five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Mittelstadt has generally been solid in service but none of his five crosses were deemed accurate in the draw. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup in a key contest against Leverkusen, but he'll need to be much more efficient for Stuttgart to get past a defense which has only allowed 43 goals in 32 league games.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Logs an assist Hendriks assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Hendriks was able to assist on one of Stuttgart's three goals, though the defender likely won't be joining the attack much in the next match against Leverkusen. The side just ahead of Stuttgart in the Bundesliga table has 66 goals through 32 games, meaning Hendriks likely focuses more on stopping them instead of pushing forward to bolster Stuttgart's attack.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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