VfB Stuttgart - | Why Mittelstädt was recently on the bench:
The left-back only made one start for VfB in March. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß explains the decision and ...
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Mittelstädt’s Role Shifts Amid Team StrategyIn March, Mittelstädt started just once and was subbed in late, yet maintained strong professionalism and key contributions.
Key FactsMar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Maximilian Mittelstädt appeared in the starting lineup only once in March and was frequently brought on as a late substitute.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß chose other players for tactical reasons to better manage strong opponents on the left side.
- Hoeneß praised Mittelstädt’s mature attitude and positive influence on the squad despite reduced playing time.
- Despite recent challenges, Mittelstädt remains a crucial player with improved goal statistics and solid performance levels.
It was a decision to field Ramon in order to pit one of the Bundesliga’s best defenders against one of the league’s currently strongest wingers.— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart coach, explaining the personnel choice and the tactical aim behind the lineup against Yan Diomande.
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- Maximilian Mittelstädt is performing strongly both defensively and offensively for VfB Stuttgart, according to coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
- The upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt is Mittelstädt’s final opportunity to secure a place for the 2026 World Cup.
- His strengths include robust tackling, accurate crosses, and dependable penalty-taking under pressure.
- Hoeneß believes Mittelstädt presents compelling reasons for national team selection ahead of the official squad reveal.
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- Maximilian Mittelstädt is in the starting eleven for the Europa League return leg against Celtic Glasgow.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praises his significant value to the team and notes Mittelstädt's central role since joining Stuttgart in summer 2023.
- His last national team appearance came in September 2025 during the World Cup qualifying defeat in Slovakia, and subsequent qualifiers saw him omitted.
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- Mittelstädt fulfilled his wife’s wish by performing a unique celebration after scoring in VfB’s Europa League victory.
- The left-back has found the net three times across all competitions during the current season.
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- He views the omission as motivation and aims to return to the national team through strong displays with VfB Stuttgart.
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- Maximilian Mittelstädt appeared on ZDF's Sports Studio, discussing the upcoming cup final against Arminia Bielefeld.
- The VfB Stuttgart national player had to decline many ticket requests, managing to obtain only about 30 tickets for friends and family.
- The anticipation for the final, which represents a childhood dream for Mittelstädt, is ever-present.
- In the wall shot competition, Mittelstädt scored once but ultimately lost to a guest participant from the audience.
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