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Aleksandar Vukotic in Portrait
The seventh newcomer for the 2024/25 season is central defender Aleksandar Vukotic. The 28-year-old is moving from SV Wehen Wiesbaden to Darmstadt and with a height of over two meters, probably has the best qualifications for a central defender. We took a closer look at our new defensive player and would like to introduce you to Aleksandar.
Aleksandar definitely has the right height for a central defender at the Böllenfalltor: the Serbian-born player is 2.01 meters tall and was the tallest player in the 2nd Bundesliga last season. „It’s definitely an advantage, especially in set piece situations,“ said the Lilies‘ seventh summer signing in an interview with Transfermarkt.de at the beginning of the year.
Vukotic, who was born in Kraljevo, was one of the best defensive headers in the 2nd Bundesliga last year, and from matchday eight onwards he was an absolute regular at SV Wehen Wiesbaden. “I waited for my chance and got it in the cup game against Leipzig. I would say I did a good job from then on,” said the central defender, looking back on last year’s start to the season in an interview with the online portal.
The defensive giant was trained in Serbia, in 2015 he moved to FK Krupa in Bosnia, and in 2018 he took the next step to Belgium. The now 28-year-old told Transfermarkt.de that he not only had the offer from the Hessian capital on the table in the summer of 2023, but could also have returned to Bosnia. “The football in Bosnia is not the best and Germany is a dream for professionals. And from the first moment I felt accepted by everyone here,” says Vukotic.
Now there is another change, even if this time the moving distance is particularly short. Vukotic is looking forward to his new role with the Darmstadt team: “I am happy to be able to continue playing in the 2nd league. I can’t wait to get to know everyone and then get started on the field with the team. I want to help the team with my style of play and do my part to ensure that Darmstadt is successful in the coming season.”
Welcome to Darmstadt, Aleksandar!
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The partnership between Software AG and SV 98 will end at the end of the season.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
Pfeiffer receives a one-match ban.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Finally a win again: U21 impresses with a 4-0 victory.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
Bölle-Energy
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
„They have physically outgrown us.“
They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
A Point Won Against Elversberg
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
Team News: Furukawa and Petretta Start
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Elversberg Game
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
“Darmstadt 98 can fall down, but staying down is not an option.”
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
Organisational information for the Elversberg game
On Saturday evening (April 26th/8:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from SV 07 Elversberg and asks you to take note of the following information.
Opposition Check: SV Elversberg
In the world of football, a yo-yo team is a team that oscillates between two leagues – too good for one league, but not quite at the level of the next higher one. The result is usually many promotions and many relegations. But SV Elversberg is currently redefining the term. For several years now, the yo-yo has been taking SVE almost exclusively upwards.