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SV 98 sign Boëtius
The Lilies have signed attacking midfielder Jean-Paul Boëtius. The Dutchman, who will wear number 10 in Darmstadt, signed a contract with SV 98 on Tuesday (January 21st) after passing his medical check.
Paul Fernie: „Jean-Paul Boëtius is an experienced and versatile player who will increase our options in midfield. He not only brings dynamism and creativity, but above all a great fighting heart. This has also been his personal struggle in recent times Jean-Paul has worked hard to be able to be back on the field. He will still need some time, but he will also receive the patience and support from us on this journey convinced that he will prove his qualities for us.“
Jean-Paul Boëtius: „I am grateful for the opportunity at the Lilies and am really looking forward to this club. The conversations with those responsible were sensational and confirmed my opinion that Darmstadt 98 is the right step for me. I want to get to that level as quickly as possible so I can help the team.“
The 30-year-old was trained at the Feyenoord Rotterdam academy and made the jump to the professionals there. He then played for KRC Genk and FC Basel. Boëtius also played matches in the Europa League with both clubs. In 2017, the Rotterdam native returned to Feyenoord. For the traditional Dutch club he played a total of 109 games in the Eredivisie (24 goals, 22 assists), and Boëtius also made appearances for Rotterdam in the Champions League and European League. From 2018 he was under contract with German clubs: initially with 1. FSV Mainz 05 for four years, and also with Hertha BSC in the 2022/23 season. He played a total of 143 Bundesliga games for both clubs (12 goals, 22 assists).
In September 2022, Boëtius was diagnosed with a tumor in his testicle during a urological examination, which had to be surgically removed. In March 2024, he announced that he would have to undergo cancer treatment again. Boëtius has been without a club for the past year and a half, but recently trained with Feyenoord’s U21 team.
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Organisational information for the home match against St. Pauli
For the upcoming home match on Friday (October 23rd, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks that you take note of the following information.
Facts and Figures: Key facts about the St. Pauli match
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Lilien name Holland honorary captain
Fabian Holland was honoured for his contributions to the Lilien during the general meeting on October 20. The members approved a proposal from the executive board, naming the long-time captain an honorary team captain amid a round of enthusiastic applause.
Live updates for the 2026 general meeting
On Tuesday evening (Oct 20th), the annual general meeting of SV 98 will take place at the Böllenfalltorhalle in Darmstadt. We will guide you through the evening here, providing continuous updates via this live ticker for the 2026 general meeting.
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SV Darmstadt 98 held its ordinary general meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Approximately 396 club members attended the meeting at the sports hall at Böllenfalltor. Anne Baumann, the board member responsible for finance, reported a profit after tax of €0.05 million for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with total revenue reaching €48.08 million. As of the end of the reporting period, the club’s equity stood at €26.16 million.
General sale for Bochum
On Friday (Nov 27th), the Lilien will face VfL Bochum at 6:30pm. Advance ticket sales for members are already underway. Tickets are now available online and at the ticket shop at the stadium.
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Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is helping to create unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you have the chance to win two VIP fan seats in the main grandstand, which also include access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against St. Pauli is Thursday (October 22) at 12pm.
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„A thoroughly deserved defeat“
We have gathered reactions following the heavy away defeat against KSC.
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