VfB Stuttgart
UEFA Champions LeagueSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
VfB Stuttgart arrive in the UEFA Champions League as one of German football's traditional institutions, a club with a long-standing reputation for developing young talent and playing an attractive, attacking brand of football. Based in the Baden-Wurttemberg region, Stuttgart have historically been recognized within the Bundesliga as a side capable of competing near the top of German football, with a footballing culture built around technical development and a productive academy system that has fed talent into the club's first team over the years.
In terms of the current European campaign, the statistics on hand show Stuttgart have yet to make an impact in the numbers column, with a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses across 0 matches played in this competition. With no goals scored or conceded, and no home or away fixtures logged yet in the data, there is little statistical basis to assess momentum or form at this stage. This effectively represents a blank slate for the club in this season's Champions League, meaning any assessment of their European trajectory will depend on matches yet to be played.
Under manager Sebastian Hoeness, Stuttgart will look to bring their domestic identity onto the continental stage. While the data does not provide specifics on tactical setup or personnel this season, the club's broader reputation suggests a side that prioritizes proactive, front-footed football. As the Champions League campaign unfolds, Stuttgart's ability to translate their Bundesliga profile into results against Europe's elite will be the central storyline to track, though that remains a matter for the fixtures ahead rather than something the current numbers can yet confirm.
Squad (37 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (9)
Midfielders (11)
Attackers (13)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 40 | |
| 28 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 74 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 81 | 3 | 47 | |
| 7 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 83 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 27 | |
| 26 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 0 | 65 | |
| 24 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 3 | 109 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | |
| 18 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 8 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 44 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 1 | 111 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 1 | 20 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 32 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 1 | 3 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 22 | |
| 30 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | |
| 29 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 101 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (31)
Departures (43)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
VfB Stuttgart currently face a significant injury crisis, with nine players confirmed unavailable and none rated merely doubtful. The list spans a wide range of the squad, including Assignon, whose shoulder injury removes an option from the defensive ranks, alongside Zagadou, another defender sidelined by a muscle issue. The attacking and creative areas are also stretched thin, with Fuhrich, Jaquez, and Sauer all out through muscle injuries, limiting the width and dynamism those players typically offer going forward. Diehl's muscle injury and Arevalo's back problem add further depth concerns, while Nartey and Seimen round out a list that touches nearly every departmental area of the squad.
The sheer volume of absences, nine players in total, represents a substantial dent in squad depth rather than an issue confined to one position or unit. With so many muscle-related injuries clustered together, the fitness and rotation options are clearly under strain, forcing increased reliance on whichever players remain available across defense, midfield, and attack. There is no data indicating imminent returns or specific timelines, so the club will need to navigate upcoming fixtures with a notably thinner squad than usual. This situation underscores the importance of remaining personnel stepping up to fill the void left by such widespread unavailability.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
VfB Stuttgart's last five matches paint a picture of inconsistency, with two wins, one draw, and two losses producing 10 goals scored and 9 conceded. The results have swung sharply from one extreme to another, offering little in the way of a settled trajectory. A 5-1 defeat away to Bayern München stands out as the low point, exposing defensive vulnerabilities against top-tier opposition, while a 0-4 away victory over Hansa Rostock and a 3-1 home win against Everton demonstrate the attacking side is capable of clinical, high-volume output when facing less imposing opponents. The 1-0 away loss to Fulham further suggests the team has had difficulty finding the net against tighter, more organized defenses on the road.
The home draw against Paris FC, finishing 2-2, adds to the sense that defensive solidity has been elusive across the board, with goals conceded in four of the five matches. Attacking output has generally been strong, with multiple goals scored in three of the five outings, but this has not been matched by defensive discipline. There is a modest hint of a home-away pattern, with the win over Everton coming at home, though the draw against Paris FC also occurred at home, tempering any clear conclusion about venue advantage. Overall, the form reflects a team capable of scoring freely but still searching for consistency at the back.
Latest News
Bundesliga loan roundup | Union Berlin, Stuttgart, and Leverkusen youngsters secure moves
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Official | Borna Sosa returns to the Bundesliga via Cologne loan
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Brighton submit €20m offer for VfB Stutttgart gem Chema Andrés
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VfB Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman opts against Hull City switch
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Official | VfB Stuttgart turn quick profit on €8m Lazar Jovanovic sale
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