Marcel Schuhen will assume the captaincy of SV 98. The 32-year-old has been appointed captain by head coach Florian Kohfeldt. The goalkeeper will also serve on the team council alongside Fraser Hornby (vice-captain), Fabian Holland, Kai Klefisch, Fabian Nürnberger and Aleksandar Vukotic.
Florian Kohfeldt: „First of all, I’m very pleased that we have several players in the squad who would have been considered for this position. Schuh is a player who has already played a leading role in the team in recent years. He is able to represent the team’s interests, but is also not above addressing uncomfortable topics directly in the locker room. He embodies SV 98 and its values, and his long association with the club has given him a very good understanding of many issues. It was also important to me that the captaincy be filled by a player who will most likely always be on the field. I would like to emphasise the outstanding conversation I had with Fabian Holland, in which he showed great understanding for the decision. He has performed the role of captain excellently for years with his calm and clear manner and, as part of the team council, will continue to play an important role in our hierarchy.“
Marcel Schuhen: „It’s a great honour for me to be the Lilies‘ captain in the future. I’m very grateful for the trust placed in me. However, the armband won’t change my style or approach, as I’ve always tried to lead the way in the past. But I’m really looking forward to leading the team into the stadium in the future and knowing that I have ten players behind me who will support each other and put their hearts on the pitch. It was extremely important to me that there was a clean and transparent transition with Fabi. He’s had a difficult time, and I very much hope to be back on the pitch with him soon.“
Fabian Holland: „It was always something special to be on the field for the Lilies with the armband on my arm. However, due to my long injury and the health setbacks of the past few months, I fully understand that with Schuh, a player will be wearing the armband in the future, with whom the coach has a different level of planning security. For me, there’s no question that I will support Schuh in his role to the best of my ability – just as he has done for me in recent years.“
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.