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.“
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
