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Transfer News: Duijvestijn Strengthens the Attack
Creativity and a goal-scoring threat for SV 98's attacking midfield: The Lilies have signed Lance Duijvestijn. The 27-year-old Dutchman is moving from Sparta Rotterdam to southern Hesse.
Paul Fernie: „In Lance, we are gaining a key piece of the puzzle for the overhaul of our attack. He has a very active style of play, finds solutions between the lines, and isn’t afraid to go for goal himself. On top of that, he is technically gifted and works very hard off the ball. We’ve followed Lance in many matches, and he was a player we really wanted to sign. We are delighted to have finalised this deal.“
Lance Duijvestijn: „After gaining a lot of experience in the Netherlands over the past few years, I’m really looking forward to making the move abroad to Darmstadt. My conversations with Paul Fernie and Florian Kohfeldt were excellent, and I like the footballing philosophy—it aligns perfectly with my own vision of the game. I’m convinced that we can share plenty of great moments together.“
Duijvestijn came through the youth ranks at ADO Den Haag and—following a year in Nijmegen—gained his first experience in senior football there. After recording 12 goal contributions in 21 games for ADO’s U21 side, the tall, creative player moved to Helmond Sport in the second division in 2020.
He spent the next three seasons in that league, tallying a total of 65 goal contributions across 112 second-division appearances for Helmond (2020/21) and Almere City FC (2021/22 and 2022/23). The right-footed player also celebrated promotion to the Eredivisie with Almere in 2023. In the Dutch top flight, Duijvestijn played 14 matches for Almere before the winter break, then moved to league rivals Excelsior Rotterdam, where he recorded eleven goal contributions in 17 games through the end of the season. Despite this strong record, he suffered relegation to the second division with Rotterdam. The following season, the former U15 international recorded 20 goal contributions in 23 league matches and was officially named Player of the Season.
His strong performances earned Duijvestijn another move to the Eredivisie; he made 15 competitive appearances for Sparta Rotterdam before joining Fortuna Sittard on loan last winter. The new Lilien signing played 15 league matches (3 goals, 2 assists) for the team that finished 11th in the 2025/26 season.
Duijvestijn has been assigned the number 41 shirt at SV 98.
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„We want to continue this path in Karlsruhe“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
Fan Information for the Karlsruhe Game
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
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.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
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.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
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.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
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.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
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.
With the right mindset and positive development
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
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.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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: