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Transfer shocker at Darmstadt 98: Who goes, who comes, who stays?
SV Darmstadt 98 announced significant transfers on July 7, 2025: departures and additions for the 2025/26 season.
Transfer shocker at Darmstadt 98: Who goes, who comes, who stays?
SV Darmstadt 98 has looked around a lot in the current transfer period and has landed some notable moves. Today, July 7, 2025, the club has a broad squad that has been enriched by arrivals and departures. A look at the current changes shows that the club is ready to reposition itself for the upcoming season.
As far as departures go, the club has said goodbye to some well-known faces. So changeMarco Thiedeto Anagennisi Karditsas to Greece, duringFilip Stojilkovicsets up camp in the direction of KS Cracovia in Poland. He came from FC Sion in 2023 for around 2 million euros and scored three goals in 15 appearances. Another familiar face,Oscar Vilhelmsson, is drawn to Prussia Münster. The striker, who came from IFK Göteborg in 2022, has played 55 games for Darmstadt and scored two goals. AlsoAndreas Müllerleaves the club and moves to Karlsruher SC after impressing in 46 competitive games.
New faces in the team
But there is also positive news on the access side. WithSerhat-Semih GülerFrom Viktoria Köln, Darmstadt is getting a real goalscorer on board. Güler scored 14 goals in 36 league games and is considered one of the most successful jokers in the league.Patrick Pfeifferreturns after a stint at FC Augsburg and brings experience from previous years with him. Another interesting transfer isLeon Classes, who comes from Lyngby BK and has already played for well-known youth teams, including 1. FC Köln.
The club also looked internationally:Yosuke Furukawa, who comes to Darmstadt from Jubilo Iwata, brings a breath of fresh air from the top Japanese league. Also reinforcedBenedict Börnerthe squad after playing in VfL Wolfsburg's youth ranks and now signing his first professional contract. Also the talentsTim ArnoldandMax Pfistermove up from their own offspring to become professionals.
Squad overview and transfer balance
With these changes, the “Liliens” squad overview looks like this (as of July 7, 2025):
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goal | Marcel Schuhen, Alexander Brunst, Benedikt Börner |
| Defence | Sergio Lopez, Matej Maglica, Meldin Dreskovic, Aleksandar Vukotic, Matthias Bader, Fabian Holland, Clemens Riedel, Tim Arnold, Max Pfister, Leon Klassen, Patric Pfeiffer |
| midfield | Jean-Paul Boetius, Fabian Nürnberger, Kai Klefisch, Merveille Papela, Paul Will, Othmane El Idrissi, Yosuke Furukawa |
| attack | Isac Lidberg, Luca Marseiler, Fraser Hornby, Fynn Lakenmacher, Killian Corredor, Serhat-Semih Güler |
The transfer balance shows that SV Darmstadt 98 was able to generate income of 12.75 million euros, while expenses were 10.7 million euros. This results in a positive overall balance of 50,000 euros, which speaks for a smooth transfer policy process Transfer market notes.
In international comparison, the transfer market remains dynamic. Even if clubs like Darmstadt appear modest in terms of numbers compared to the largest clubs in the world, it shows that smart decisions and a good hand in the transfer business can be crucial. While the 1st Bundesliga as a whole is struggling with a transfer deficit, Darmstadt is showing that there is another way and is setting the course for a successful season.