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Isac Lidberg in Portrait
The tenth new signing for the Lilies is Isac Lidberg. The 25-year-old Swedish attacker played for Dutch first division club FC Utrecht last season. Isac previously gained a lot of experience in Norway and Sweden. We have taken a closer look at our new number seven and would like to introduce you to Isac Lidberg.
With the love for German football to southern Hesse. Lidberg, who has been passionate about German football since his childhood, has now taken the step to Germany. Not an unknown country. for him. Even as a child, he accompanied his father Martin Lidberg – a former professional wrestler – to competitions across Europe and in the Federal Republic. He often spent his free time in football stadiums. “We often went to football games. And since then my heart has beaten for German football. The Bundesliga used to always be my favorite league. I’m really happy to finally be on German turf myself,” explained Lidberg in his inaugural interview at the Böllenfalltor.
“He is an ambitious guy who works hard. He is good at scoring goals when he has the chance. He still has a great future ahead of him,” his coach at Hammarby IF, Kennedy Bakircioglü, once said about the young striker. At Hammerby, a club from his hometown of Stockholm, he learned to play football and later became the youngest professional debutant in the club’s history at the age of 16. Lidberg also played for several Swedish youth national teams.
The Swedish attacker’s first move abroad took him to Norway in the 2017/18 season, where he played for IK Start as well as FK Jerv and Hamarkameratene until 2019. He then moved back to his home country and played for IF Brommapojkarna and Gefle IF. Finally, in 2021 he moved on to a new country – away from Scandinavia. Lidberg initially spent two seasons with the Dutch first division club Go Ahead Eagles, where he played 72 games, scored 14 goals and prepared seven goals. Then he moved within the Netherlands to FC Utrecht in the summer of 2023. He was able to collect five goals and three assists there last season.
Now a new chapter begins for the 25-year-old. Namely at SV Darmstadt 98 in the 2nd Bundesliga – and already with a success! In his first competitive game in the DFB Cup, he immediately showed what he was made of. Just a minute after coming on as a substitute, he prepared the goal for his Swedish strike partner Oscar Vilhelmsson to make it 3-1.
Welcome and here’s to many more assists and goals at the Bölle, Isac!
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Kick-off in the Odenwald, training camp again in the Allgäu
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Cup draw on Saturday | Fan team remains in the B-League
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
Transfer News: Hornby moves to Wolfsburg
Fraser Hornby's time at Darmstadt 98 comes to an end after three years. The Scottish attacking midfielder is moving to VfL Wolfsburg. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee confidential.
Impressive run: U21 finishes season with a 5-3 victory
An eight-goal thriller to close out the season. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team took to the pitch one last time this season on Saturday (May 30th) – away against FC Eddersheim. The young Lilies secured a 5-3 victory in Eddersheim, finishing the 2025/26 Hessenliga season in eleventh place. Even more remarkable, however, was the U21's run at the end of the season: the Blue and Whites won their last five matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the process.
“That makes me very happy and proud.”
Barcelona, Spain. A global city right on the Mediterranean. Over 1.7 million people live here. And one of them is Clemens Riedel. The 22-year-old former Darmstadt player moved from SV 98 to Espanyol Barcelona last summer – from youth academy to professional in the Spanish first division. We spoke with Riedel about his first year in Barcelona, the past season, and his still close ties to Darmstadt.
Contract Extended: Nürnberger stays in Darmstadt
SV 98 can continue to rely on the services of Fabian Nürnberger. The Lilies have extended the expiring contract with the Bulgarian international.
Transfer News: Purchase Option Activated, Dettoni remains at the Lilies.
Grayson Dettoni will continue to wear the SV 98 jersey. The Lilies have exercised their option to buy the defender, who was previously on loan from FC Bayern Munich.
Football ID Championship in Darmstadt | Members‘ Network Meeting
The German Football Championship for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) kicks off on Sunday – and it's taking place in Darmstadt's Bürgerpark! Last week, the Darmstadt 98ers' home ground offered a different kind of sporting event: a karate demonstration. We also take a look at the opponents for the new season and celebrate two birthdays this week. You'll find all this and much more about Darmstadt 98 in our usual "Lilies Across the Board".
5-1 in the last home game: U21 secures survival in the league
„I’m proud of you,“ were the words of U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to the team after they secured their place in the Hessenliga. On Saturday (May 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team had the chance to stay in the league against Turabdin Babylon Pohlheim – and they seized it impressively! The young Lilies delivered a convincing 5-1 goal fest, but at the same time still needed help from other teams to guarantee their survival. However, because their direct rivals, CSC 03 Kassel, narrowly lost in Stadtallendorf, the U21 team was finally able to celebrate.
Volunteer Award 2026: Haftpflichtkasse and SV 98 honour clubs
For the fourth time, the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company and SV Darmstadt 98 have jointly awarded four clubs with the Volunteer Award. The award ceremony, including the presentation of the checks, took place last Sunday (May 17th) before the home game against SC Paderborn at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Volunteer Award, established in 2023 by the Haftpflichtkasse and SV Darmstadt 98, aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and promote outstanding projects.
