Foto: SV 98 02.06.2024 / English
Fynn Lakenmacher in Portrait
The first newcomer for the 2024/25 season is striker Fynn Lakenmacher. The 24-year-old comes from a very successful handball family and played in the defensive midfield in the U19. We took a closer look at our new attacker and would like to introduce you to Fynn.
A footballer from a real handball family? This description absolutely applies to Fynn Lakenmacher. The 24-year-old will be attacking for Torsten Lieberknecht’s team starting next season, but his family prioritised playing with the hand. Grandpa Wolfgang was a handball legend in the GDR, twice winning the championship with SC Magdeburg, father Sven played as a left winger in Magdeburg and Großwallstadt. With the German national handball team he came fifth at the Olympics in Sydney.
Fynn still decided to keep the ball at his feet and the anticipation for his new club is already great: “I had very good discussions with those responsible, especially with the coach. I was also impressed by the great conditions, and at the same time everything here in Darmstadt seemed very authentic. In addition, Darmstadt 98 is a traditional club whose home games are always sold out.”
The 1.88 meter tall attacker is a child of the north, although he is now moving from 1860 Munich to southern Hesse. Lakenmacher was born in Lübbecke and was trained in the youth ranks of Hannover 96. For his final A-youth year, the beefy striker moved to TSV Havelse, where he also made his debut in the men’s division. The 2021/22 season was his first third division season. Although he was unable to stay in the league with the small club from Lower Saxony, Lakenmacher then went south to 1860 Munich.
“Hello, I’ve already gotten into the habit. You can’t avoid it in Munich – and you use it to greet and say goodbye!“ said the right-footed player in an interview with Transfermarkt.de after his move to Giesing. Now it is important to retrain quickly; in Hesse they say “Gude”. Fynn is familiar with changes; in the U19 Bundesliga, the current striker still played in defensive midfield for Havelse.
Welcome to Darmstadt, Fynn!
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Fabian Holland: Lilies era ends after the season
The end of an era. Fabian Holland's twelfth season in the Lilies' jersey will be his last with SV 98. The 35-year-old's contract, which expires at the end of the season, will not be renewed. The club informed Holland of this decision in a confidential meeting. Both club and player agree to focus entirely on achieving the best possible end to the season until the final match and that any plans for a farewell celebration will depend on how the rest of the season unfolds.
A setback in stoppage time: U21 loses late
Extremely bitter. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team unfortunately came away empty-handed last Saturday (April 18th) visiting KSV Baunatal: The young Lilies conceded the decisive goal late in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-0 final score. Darmstadt had managed to hold their own against the fourth-placed team in the Hessenliga for almost the entire match. "A very bitter defeat after a really good performance," explained U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to sv98.de.
Starting Wednesday: Advance ticket sales for members for Münster
Attention is already turning to the away match against SC Preußen Münster. On matchday 33, SV Darmstadt 98 will visit the Preußenstadion on Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm). Advance ticket sales for club members begin next Wednesday (April 22nd) at 12:00pm. All ticket information can be found in this announcement.
SVD vs. Elversberg: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against Elversberg is Thursday (April 23rd) at 12 noon.
„Football can sometimes be incredibly cruel.“
Returning to southern Hesse empty-handed, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Greuther Fürth. Particularly bitter: the Lilies twice took the lead in Franconia but ultimately succumbed. How do the two head coaches assess the 90 minutes? What do captain Marcel Schuhen and Kai Klefisch have to say about the loss? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
Defeat in Fürth
No points in Franconia. After conceding two late goals, Darmstadt 98 lost 3-2 (1-1) to SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Team News: Three Changes
Away game in Franconia. On matchday 30 (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Isac Lidberg and Kai Klefisch return to the team after serving their suspensions, and Marco Richter also moves into the starting lineup. Matthias Bader will miss the match with a minor shoulder problem.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Fürth Game
Darmstadt 98 travel to Greuther Fürth for Matchday 30. On Sunday (April 19th, 1:30pm), Greuther Fürth will host SV Darmstadt 98 at the Sportpark Ronhof. You can find the opinions of both coaches, the refereeing team, and the TV broadcast details for Sunday midday here. As usual, we've summarised all the important information about the match against Greuther Fürth in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“I see no lack of self-confidence.”
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Fürth Game
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Opposition Check: SpVgg Greuther Fürth
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Numbers & Facts: The top stats about the Fürth game
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.