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Zagadou Named Captain Despite Injury Struggles at VfBVfB Stuttgart renews Zagadou’s contract for one year, appointing him captain in the opening preseason match.
- 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 FactsZagadou out for VfB after thigh injury
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- VfB Stuttgart announced on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, that Dan-Axel Zagadou injured the back of his thigh during the friendly against FC Everton, which ended 3–1, after an aerial defensive action.
- Examinations following his substitution on Saturday afternoon continued until Monday, and the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for the coming weeks.
- Before the injury, Zagadou had completed almost the entire preseason, usually partnered with Finn Jeltsch in central defence, and scored a header in the 2–2 draw against Paris FC.
- Since the 2017–18 season, Zagadou has missed 179 competitive matches and been unavailable for 1,293 days because of knee and muscle problems, according to the report.
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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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- 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: He fought his way back - | Until 2027! Zagadou extends his contract with VfB | Sport
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VfB Stuttgart - | New contracts: VfB plans with Nikolas Nartey and Dan-Axel Zagadou
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Eyes New Deals Amid Injury Challenges
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- VfB Stuttgart intends to offer new contracts to Nikolas Nartey and Dan-Axel Zagadou despite their injury setbacks.
- Nartey is expected to sign a two-year deal lasting until summer 2028 after recently debuting for Denmark.
- Zagadou has made only two Bundesliga appearances this season and will accept a significant salary reduction.
- Pascal Stenzel’s contract status remains undecided, but his leadership within the squad remains valued.
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Hoeneß can imagine an extension with Zagadou: VfB had a "similar case with Nartey"
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Obwohl er schon wieder verletzt ist: Zagadou darf auf neuen Vertrag hoffen | Sport
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VfB in the Europa League - | Bitter news for VfB - | Dan-Axel Zagadou injured again
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Key FactsDan-Axel Zagadou Sidelined Again by Injury
Nov 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Dan-Axel Zagadou will miss the next weeks for VfB Stuttgart because of a significant muscle injury.
- The defender sustained the injury during a non-contact incident in the final training session in Stuttgart.
- After long-term knee problems, he recently returned to full Bundesliga matches and showed strong performance.
- No exact timeline for his return is available, and a comeback this season appears unlikely.
That is just bitter for the boy.— Sebastian Hoeneß about Dan-Axel Zagadou's injury.
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- Leonidas Stergiou returned from a syndesmosis surgery and feels more than fully fit, though faces stiff competition for his position.
- Dan-Axel Zagadou is being carefully reintroduced due to past injuries, with further U21 matches likely before full first-team minutes.
- Silas Katompa recovered well from an ankle injury and may soon rejoin the attack amid current offensive squad needs.
- Justin Diehl made his professional comeback in a recent friendly and is set to be an option on the wing in coming weeks.
We have to gradually integrate him. He is probably not at 100 percent.— Sebastian Hoeneß about Dan-Axel Zagadou and his return from injury.
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