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Undav’s Controversies Lead to Suspension for StuttgartUndav’s fifth booking sidelines him for Stuttgart’s crucial match against Bayern next weekend in the Bundesliga.
Key FactsApr 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sport1.de
- In the 80th minute, Deniz Undav received a yellow card after a clash with Nicolas Capaldo and a brief altercation.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß expressed sympathy for Undav’s reaction but criticized the avoidable conduct that causes his suspension.
- Shortly after the booking, Undav missed a penalty he insisted on taking despite the match tension.
- Hoeneß revealed Undav joked in the locker room and will let a teammate take the next penalty responsibility.
I can understand him a little. That was already a very hard thing. I don't want to ascribe any intent to Capaldo, but in such situations things can happen.— Sebastian Hoeneß, after the game (DAZN interview) – commenting on the scuffle
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Champions League: Sammer on Undav - | "What is he trying to tell me now?" | Football
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Key FactsSammer assesses Undav’s VfB captaincy
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Deniz Undav has been VfB Stuttgart’s captain since this season and is an important sporting figure.
- Before the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid, Matthias Sammer gave his personal assessment of Undav as captain.
- Sammer believes Undav is authentic and that his manner has significant value within the team.
- Kramer praised Undav’s self-confidence and maturity, suggesting traditional captain types may not always have guaranteed starting places.
I've always thought, when I saw Deniz Undav in interviews: "What is he going to tell me now?" But I believe that he is totally authentic. And I believe that he is coming across as outstanding in this team.— Matthias Sammer, football expert, during an interview on Amazon Prime ahead of the Champions League match VfB Stuttgart vs. Atlético Madrid
VfB Stuttgart: "I don't know what to say" - | Demirovic's bitter homecoming | Sport
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Undav puts his finger on the sore spot: | "We're not a top team right now.": Consistency is VfB Stuttgart's big problem this season - | as was evident in ...
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VfB Stuttgart: "We're not a top team" - | Undav sounds the alarm for VfB! | Sport
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Before the match against Stuttgart: Surprising HSV confession from Undav: Deniz Undav will not face the injured Hamburg player Nicolai Remberg (right) this ...
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Undav's first goal leaves him unfazed: | "I knew I'd score eventually anyway"
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Key FactsStuttgart win in Bratislava with Undav’s first season goal
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Stuttgart won 3-0 at Slovan Bratislava, following a 3-1 opening victory over Viking Stavanger.
- Captain Deniz Undav scored in the 29th minute, his first goal of the season in his eighth competitive appearance.
- Sandro Cruz scored an own goal in the 65th minute, before Ermedin Demirovic made it 3-0 in the 90th.
- Slovan’s apparent equalizer by Suleiman Camara was disallowed for offside after VAR review; Andraz Sporar had touched the ball slightly beforehand.
VfB star Undav: "Of course you see everything, you hear everything": Deniz Undav scores his first Champions League goal of the season and speaks about the ...
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Nübel controversy: Coach rages - | "I haven't calmed down yet" | Football: A grab at the leg, no penalty - | and a coach who loses it!
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VfB Stuttgart: New record: More VfB jerseys sold than ever before: The Bundesliga club's jerseys were a bestseller in the 2025/26 season ...
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Reports Record Shirt Sales
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-zeitung.de
- VfB Stuttgart reports more than 150,000 shirts sold in 2025/26, the highest figure recorded by the club.
- During the 2025/26 season, the team qualified for the Champions League.
- LBBW replaced Winamax in summer 2025; the change may have partly contributed to the sales record.
- Current sales are strong but remain below last season’s record, while an individually chosen name is the most popular back print.
VfB Stuttgart: Deniz Undav and Co. sign violins and cellos: The morning began with some hands-on work for the VfB professionals. Their autographs were in demand ...
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Paid articlePaywall VfB pro heads to the World Cup – Nagelsmann addresses Undav: “Deniz, you’re a true goal-scorer”
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Key FactsNagelsmann Praises VfB Forward Ahead of World Cup
May 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Julian Nagelsmann officially included Deniz Undav in the World Cup squad during a brief German Football Association video.
- Undav’s wife Tanja expressed heartfelt joy, emphasizing how much the family values this achievement.
- Nagelsmann praised Undav as a creative player who excels in tight spaces around the penalty area.
- The coach also noted Undav’s talent for boosting team morale with his relaxed humor and charm.
Deniz, your greatest ability is to be a street footballer who, in tight spaces in the penalty area, finds creative solutions and exudes goal threat.— Julian Nagelsmann, Germany's head coach, in a DFB video on social media praising Deniz Undav and confirming his World Cup nomination.
Deniz Undav: | "I've set a deadline for myself": Will Deniz Undav stay at VfB Stuttgart? The striker now speaks for the first time about his plans.
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Nears Contract Renewal with Undav
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- VfB Stuttgart has presented a written extension offer to their leading striker, Deniz Undav.
- Negotiations focus on a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
- The proposed salary increase to about 5.5 million euros per season includes a signing bonus of roughly 2 million euros.
- The contract is expected to be finalized soon, ahead of the cup final and national team training camp.
I like it here. I feel like a Stuttgart native, even though I’m not.— Deniz Undav, in a Sky interview, about his stay with VfB Stuttgart
Cup Semifinal in Stuttgart – Disallowed Goal – DFB Responds to Undav’s Referee Criticism and Freiburg’s Frustration
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Key FactsDFB Clarifies Disputed Goal in Cup Semi-Final
Apr 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The DFB judged the disallowed goal by Lucas Höler as a fair challenge during the match.
- Referee Tobias Welz had called a foul on Höler, leading to the goal being ruled out.
- Forward Deniz Undav and coach Sebastian Hoeneß openly criticized the referee's decision.
- Freiburg captain Christian Günter and coach Julian Schuster found the call unfair and unjustified.
You can't make a bigger mistake as a referee, I think. Of course it's good for us, but you must never, ever wave that off.— Deniz Undav, VfB Stuttgart striker, after the DFB-Pokal semi-final against Freiburg
Trouble with Nagelsmann? Undav sets the record straight: After the commotion surrounding the relationship between Deniz Undav and national coach Julian ...
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DFB referee reacts to SC Freiburg's disallowed goal in the cup against Stuttgart
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Deniz Undav scores winning goal against Ghana: The DFB’s assessment of the five VfB pros
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VfB Stuttgart striker - Contract talks underway - how much is Undav worth to VfB?
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart's Undav Contract Talks Underway
Mar 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Deniz Undav has been the key player for VfB Stuttgart with impressive recent performances.
- Coach Nagelsmann considers Undav indispensable, especially after other forwards faced injuries.
- Undav's contract ends in 2027, and the club seeks early renewal to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
- Negotiations are complicated by Undav’s high salary demands and the club’s cautious approach to contract length.
He has a superb scoring rate; a striker with that rate can't be left at home.— Julian Nagelsmann, national team coach, commenting on Deniz Undav's value
National coach Nagelsmann does not nominate Stiller from VfB Stuttgart - | the reason
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Key FactsAngelo Stiller may again miss Germany squad selection
Mar 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- According to Bild, the 24-year-old is likely to be absent from Nagelsmann’s squad again Thursday.
- The scheduled tests take Germany to Basel on March 27 and Stuttgart on March 30.
- Both fixtures precede the World Cup squad announcement; Nagelsmann has indicated that few changes will follow.
- For central midfield, Nagelsmann named Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Felix Nmecha, but not Stiller.
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Key FactsDeniz Undav Calm Amid National Team Rumors
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praises Undav’s consistent performances and crucial goals for VfB Stuttgart over an extended period.
- The striker has netted 21 goals across all competitions this season and stays unfazed by national team speculation.
- National coach Julian Nagelsmann is set to announce the squad for the March international matches shortly before the Europa League tie.
- Angelo Stiller, also hoping for World Cup selection, is reportedly excluded from the current German squad.
As long as my name comes up and people talk about me when it comes to the national team, that's good for VfB.— Deniz Undav, VfB Stuttgart striker, commenting on speculation about a possible return to the national team; said ahead of the Europa League round of 16 match against FC Porto.
Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart "must go to the World Cup": Nagelsmann doesn't call
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Key FactsDeniz Undav: Leading Striker Overlooked for National Team
Mar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Deniz Undav has netted 15 goals and assisted four times in the current Bundesliga campaign.
- Despite strong statistics, coach Julian Nagelsmann favors other forwards for Germany’s national squad.
- Stuttgart's sports director highlights Undav’s consistent high-level performance over several years.
- The March squad announcement for World Cup friendlies will be a critical moment for Undav’s national team prospects.
Deniz must go to the World Cup.— Ermedin Demirovic, VfB Stuttgart forward, said
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