VfB Stuttgart coach: Hoeneß as a free-kick artist: "I'm surprised by the general surprise!"
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Hoeneß Surprised by Free-Kick Video ReactionA training video posted online shows the VfB coach curling a free kick into the corner; fans responded with applause and jokes.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-zeitung.de
- A club employee filmed Sebastian Hoeneß taking a precise free kick after training, and the video was later posted online.
- The video spread quickly; VfB fans applauded and joked that Hoeneß could take the club’s Bundesliga free kicks.
- Hoeneß explained that he often takes free kicks after training, but this was the first time one was filmed and published.
- The former attacking midfielder played for Hertha II and was later active at TSG Hoffenheim.
What surprises me more is the general surprise at the fact that I can shoot such a free kick, to be honest.— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart head coach, commenting on the viral free-kick video and the reactions to it.
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- Dennis Seimen made his Bundesliga debut for VfB Stuttgart on October 10, 2026.
- The goalkeeper came through VfB Stuttgart’s youth ranks before reaching the Bundesliga squad.
- His first top-flight appearance came against SC Paderborn at the Home Deluxe Arena.
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- Seimen made his Bundesliga debut in Paderborn after belonging to the club’s youth system since the under-12 level.
- Before the match, disappointing results and the need for victory placed heavy expectations on the young goalkeeper.
- Several uncertain actions, including an unsuccessful clearance after a corner, could have resulted in conceded goals.
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- Dennis Seimen returned Thursday after roughly four months out injured, featuring in the friendly against SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
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- Hoeneß will decide next week who starts against SC Paderborn 07 on October 10.
- From the away game at Paderborn, VfB face nine competitive matches in four weeks, so Seimen and Bredlow will share the workload.
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- Hoeneß praised Karazor’s two years as captain; the 29-year-old took over the role from Waldemar Anton in summer 2024.
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- The next friendly is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against Everton, followed by the Bundesliga opener at FC Bayern München on August 28.
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