From a written-off, chronically injured player to the MVP of the first half of the season: Niko Nartey's story in Bad Cannstatt couldn't have been ... Show more
Unbreakable!:
Besides Deniz Undav, Nikolas Nartey is VfB Stuttgart's player of the first half of the season. His comeback is as impressive as it is cheesy.
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VfB Stuttgart: Karazor, Nartey, and Assignon apply pressure: Will Hoeneß change the starting lineup now? | Sport
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3-1 victory over Everton FC: How VfB Stuttgart’s friendly match unfolded: 3-1 victory over Everton FC: How VfB Stuttgart’s friendly match went – News about VfB ...
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart beat Everton 3-1 at season opener
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zvw.de
- Nikolas Nartey put Stuttgart ahead after 16 minutes with a finish into the near corner.
- Dan-Axel Zagadou was replaced by Ameen Al-Dakhil in the 33rd minute after sustaining a thigh injury.
- Ramon Hendriks made it 2-0 with his first touch, a header, in the 64th minute before Thierno Barry converted an Everton penalty in the 71st.
- Badredine Bouanani restored the 3-1 final score with a direct finish in the 90th minute, before Marius Funk made two goal-line saves in stoppage time.
VfB Stuttgart defender: Sebastian Hoeneß hopes for the Nartey effect with Dan-Axel Zagadou
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsZagadou Named Captain Despite Injury Struggles at VfB
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Dan-Axel Zagadou faced ongoing injury challenges during his time at VfB Stuttgart.
- The club extended his contract for one year with a pay structure focused on performance.
- He captained the team in the first preseason game against Balingen, leading them to victory.
- Coach Hoeneß regards him as a seasoned leader capable of strengthening the squad long-term.
That wasn’t anything special. Last year he was already one of the captains. He isn’t a talent anymore and is an absolute leader. Therefore he is definitely a player who can wear the captain’s armband well.— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart coach, on Dan-Axel Zagadou as captain
"A lot of things fit together here": Nartey extends his contract with VfB: Nikolas Nartey has been playing for VfB Stuttgart since summer 2021 - | and will do so ...
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Extends Nartey’s Contract Through 2028
May 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vfb.de
- Nikolas Nartey’s contract with VfB Stuttgart has been extended by two years until 2028.
- The 26-year-old joined the club in 2019 but has only appeared in 59 games due to injury setbacks.
- This season, Nartey played in 36 matches, starting 15, and has become a key player for the team.
- Sport director Fabian Wohlgemuth highlighted Nartey’s versatility and the significant impact he has on the squad’s performance.
Nikolas Nartey's path at VfB has, as is widely known, long been anything but easy due to injuries. All the more we are pleased that Niko has developed into a stable and important factor within our squad in recent months. Niko can provide important impulses for our game from different positions, which is why the renewed contract extension was the logical step for us. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Niko.— Fabian Wohlgemuth, Sporting Director of VfB Stuttgart, on Nartey's contract extension
VfB Stuttgart: The plan with Nartey and Zagadou | Sport: Extend or let them go? VfB Stuttgart is setting the course for the future. BILD shows how Stuttgart is ...
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VfB Stuttgart in talks with Nikolas Nartey: Will the contract be extended?: VfB Stuttgart in talks with Nikolas Nartey: Will the contract be extended? - | News ...
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VfB Stuttgart at Celtic Glasgow: Hoeneß brings in Demirovic | Sport: Excitement before the playoff match in Glasgow: Hoeneß and Demirovic praise Celtic and look ...
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Nartey must make way: Demirovic returns to the VfB squad: VfB Stuttgart is making use of Article 31 in the UEFA regulations and changing its squad for the Europa ...
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VfB Stuttgart professional - | "Commands my respect" - | why everyone at VfB is happy for Nikolas Nartey
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Paid articlePaywall VfB Stuttgart - | Nikolas Nartey - | from unlucky player to the season's rising star
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Key FactsNikolas Nartey’s Rise from Injury to Key Player
Dec 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Nikolas Nartey has overcome long-term injuries to secure a growing role within VfB Stuttgart’s squad.
- Coach Hoeneß highlights Nartey’s speed, technical skill, and tactical adaptability as key strengths.
- The 25-year-old may fill the creative midfield position left open by Bilal El Khannouss’s Africa Cup participation.
- Nartey’s increasing playing time reflects his rising influence despite a challenging injury history.
He has an extraordinary injury history that has long prevented him from showing what he can really do – and he can do a lot.— VfB head coach Hoeneß on Nikolas Nartey, who has been unable to showcase his full potential due to injuries.
VfB Stuttgart vs. FC Bayern - | The reason for Nikolas Nartey's early substitution
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Hoeneß can imagine an extension with Zagadou: VfB had a "similar case with Nartey"
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Nartey overcomes fears of career ending: The victory in Wolfsburg was the result of a united team effort. Only one player received special praise: Nikolas Nartey ...
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Key FactsNartey's Return Boosts Stuttgart's Rising Momentum
Oct 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- At 25, Nikolas Nartey made a notable comeback from a knee injury, playing effectively in an unfamiliar attacking position.
- The 3-0 victory in Wolfsburg was fueled by a cohesive team effort with key contributions from Tiago Tomas, Angelo Stiller, and Bilal El Khannouss.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised Nartey's adaptability and his ability to perform across multiple roles on the field.
- This win boosts the cup holders' confidence ahead of their Europa League match against Fenerbahce and reflects promising progress after seven league games.
The team dominated at times, was consistent, was passionate.— VfB sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth on his team's performance after the victory in Wolfsburg.
VfB Stuttgart - | New contract: a second chance for Nikolas Nartey: Nikolas Nartey has been injured for a long time. But the Dane fought his way back and ...
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Paid articlePaywall Next setback for Nartey? VfB professional has to leave the field injured in the U21 team
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Nikolas Nartey's long battle against the suffering: VfB professional shortly before his return
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VfB Stuttgart - | "Back on the right track" - | the status of Nikolas Nartey: The original timetable for the Dane's comeback at VfB has changed ...
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At FC he was already compared to Kroos: ex-Cologne player thwarted in Stuttgart: An unlucky man from VfB Stuttgart was once one of the greatest talents at 1 ...
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VfB Stuttgart - Things are looking up for Dan-Axel Zagadou and Nikolas Nartey: The two injured VfB professionals are making progress - but it will be a long time ...
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VfB Stuttgart - Positive news for Nikolas Nartey: The midfielder, who has been injured for weeks, has taken a step forward - and also received a round of ...
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