VfB returnee Nartey: Less is sometimes more:
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Nikolas Nartey’s Remarkable VfB Stuttgart ComebackAfter missing the entire 2023/24 season, Nartey returned in 2025 showing strong form and scoring in recent matches.
- Nikolas Nartey returned from a severe cartilage injury and is among the top performers this season.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praises Nartey’s unprecedented stability since his arrival at the club.
- Nartey made impactful appearances in the Supercup and scored the opening goal in a friendly against Sonnenhof Großaspach.
- His contract was extended by one year in July 2025 following a season-long absence due to injury.
He is as stable as he has ever been since I have been here.— Sebastian Hoeneß on Nikolas Nartey and his current fitness.
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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
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Key FactsUncertain Futures for VfB’s Nartey and Zagadou
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Repeated injuries have significantly impacted the careers of Dan-Axel Zagadou and Nikolas Nartey, casting doubt on their stay at VfB Stuttgart.
- Zagadou’s limited playing time due to severe knee injuries raises the possibility of contract termination or even career end.
- Nartey has recovered to become a reliable option, but contract talks are complicated by differing demands from his management.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß values Nartey’s comeback and remains optimistic about reaching an agreement given their mutual respect.
A very, very nice story this season. He is very solid, has been given the opportunity to show what he can do, and that across several games. That's why I hope for an agreement. We know what we have in Niko, and Niko surely also knows what he has with us. Therefore I think very positively.— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart head coach
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- Jürgen Sundermann holds the highest number of Bundesliga wins as VfB manager with 71 victories.
- Sebastian Hoeneß is on the verge of securing his 53rd Bundesliga win facing the team from Cologne.
- This achievement would put Hoeneß level with Helmut Benthaus, surpassing his record in fewer matches.
- Felix Magath currently ranks third alongside Hoeneß in VfB’s Bundesliga wins leaderboard.
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Key FactsHoeneß Hits 50 Bundesliga Wins with VfB Stuttgart
Jan 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Sebastian Hoeneß reached 50 Bundesliga victories for VfB Stuttgart after a 3-2 home win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Only three other VfB coaches had achieved this milestone before, placing Hoeneß among the club's top five managers by wins.
- VfB Stuttgart is currently third in the Bundesliga and competing in three different tournaments this season.
- With 74 Bundesliga wins overall, Hoeneß is progressing toward matching legendary coaches Otto Rehagel and Jupp Heynckes.
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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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- 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.
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Hoeneß can imagine an extension with Zagadou: VfB had a "similar case with Nartey"
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Oct 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- 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.
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