Arminia Bielefeld is a historic club from Bielefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1905 and rooted in the East Westphalia-Lippe region. Known for blue, white and black colors, the club plays at SchücoArena, where steep stands and close sightlines reinforce its distinctive home atmosphere. Its story is defined by movement through Germany’s upper divisions, a resilient local identity and strong member connection. As of 2026, those traditions remain central to the club’s place in German football.
Arminia Bielefeld Upcoming matches by league
2. Bundesliga
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- Regular Season - 6
Arminia Bielefeld
1. FC Heidenheim
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- Regular Season - 7
VfL BochumNo H2HArminia Bielefeld
Vonovia Ruhrstadion -
- Regular Season - 8
Arminia BielefeldNo H2HVfL Osnabrück
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- Regular Season - 9
Hertha BSCNo H2HArminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld Last matches by league
2. Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Friendlies Clubs
3. Liga
Arminia Bielefeld Team Roster
As recorded, Arminia Bielefeld’s squad contains 26 players with a balanced structure across the four main position groups. The roster lists three goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and five attackers. J. Kersken, L. Oppermann and Philip Hildesheim provide the goalkeeping options, while the defensive group includes M. Bauer, M. Großer, T. Handwerker and H. Koudossou. Midfield features J. Rochelt, M. Mehlem, M. Momuluh and M. Wörl, with J. Grodowski and R. Uldriķis among the named attacking choices. Shirt numbers run from 1 to 47, reflecting a broad matchday pool rather than a positional ranking.
position Goalkeeper
Jonas Thomas Kersken
Leo Friedrich Oppermann
Philip Hildesheim
position Defender
Felix Hagmann
Joel Rasmus Felix
Maximilian Bauer
Henri Koudossou
Arne Sicker
Maximilian Großer
Leon Schneider
Tim-Henry Handwerker
S. Sarli
position Midfielder
Marvin Mehlem
Sam Francis Schreck
Lukas Kunze
Stefano Russo
Leon Jensen
Marius Wörl
T. Wegener
E. Yasar
position Attacker
David Min
Jannik Rochelt
Joel Grodowski
Thaddäus-Monju Momuluh
Benjamin Bediako Boakye
Isaiah Ahmad Young
M. Theiss
Last Arminia Bielefeld Coachs
Michél Kniat is Arminia Bielefeld’s current head coach, having begun the role on July 1, 2023. The German coach followed Uwe Koschinat, whose tenure ran from March to June 2023, and Daniel Scherning, who led the team from August 2022 to March 2023. Earlier appointments were Ulrich Massimo Forte in July and August 2022 and Marco Kostmann from April to June 2022. This sequence places Kniat at the head of the club’s latest coaching period, with the preceding changes concentrated between spring 2022 and summer 2023.
Michél Kniat
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michél Kniat | Germany | 1 July 2023 | |
| Uwe Koschinat | Germany | 1 March 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Daniel Scherning | Germany | 1 August 2022 | 1 March 2023 |
| Ulrich Massimo Forte | Switzerland | 1 July 2022 | 1 August 2022 |
| Marco Kostmann | Germany | 1 April 2022 | 1 June 2022 |
| Frank Kramer | Germany | 1 March 2021 | 1 April 2022 |
| Uwe Neuhaus | Germany | 1 December 2018 | 1 March 2021 |
| Jeff Saibene | Luxembourg | 1 March 2017 | 1 December 2018 |
| Jürgen Kramny | Germany | 1 November 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| Carsten Rump | Germany | 1 November 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| Rüdiger Rehm | Germany | 1 July 2016 | 1 October 2016 |
| Norbert Meier | Germany | 24 February 2014 | 30 June 2016 |
| Stefan Jürgen Krämer | Germany | 1 July 2012 | 1 February 2014 |
| Christian Ziege | Germany | 1 July 2010 | 1 November 2010 |
| Michael Frontzeck | Germany | 1 January 2008 | 17 May 2009 |
| Detlev Dammeier | Germany | 1 December 2007 | 1 December 2007 |
| Ernst Middendorp | Germany | 1 March 2007 | 1 December 2007 |
| Otto Rehhagel | Germany | 1 October 1978 | 1 October 1979 |
Arminia Bielefeld Transfers
The arrivals listed show a mixture of permanent moves, loans, free-agent additions and players returning from temporary spells. J. Rochelt, H. Koudossou and M. Bauer are listed as transfers arriving from Hannover 96 or FC Augsburg, while R. Knoche is recorded as a free-agent addition from 1. FC Nürnberg. Bauer and Rochelt also appear in earlier loan entries, alongside S. Telalović’s loan move from Nürnberg. Several returns from loan were logged on June 29, including L. Kunze, M. Schröers and Max Lippert. The listed activity is a recent sample, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jensen |
Hertha BSC
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Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| D. Min |
Utrecht
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Loan | 29 August 2026 |
| M. Bauer |
FC Augsburg
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| H. Koudossou |
FC Augsburg
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Rochelt |
Hannover 96
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. F. Ocansey V. |
Erzgebirge Aue
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Max Lippert |
1. FC Köln
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Kunze |
Hansa Rostock
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Kania |
VfL Osnabrück
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Schröers |
Alemannia Aachen
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Knoche |
1. FC Nürnberg
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Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Bauer |
FC Augsburg
|
Loan | 3 January 2026 |
| J. Rochelt |
Hannover 96
|
Loan | 2 January 2026 |
| S. Telalović |
1. FC Nürnberg
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Loan | 1 January 2026 |
| M. Momuluh |
Hannover 96
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Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
Recent departures include permanent transfers, free-agent exits, loan returns and outgoing loans. J. Kania moved to De Graafschap and C. Lannert to SV Darmstadt 98 on listed transfer deals, while M. Corboz left for Grenoble in another recorded transfer. N. Sarenren Bazee departed for Waldhof Mannheim as a free agent. Several temporary arrangements also ended or changed, including J. Rochelt’s return to Hannover 96, S. Telalović’s return to 1. FC Nürnberg and M. Bauer’s return to FC Augsburg. The entries shown are a recent sample rather than a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kania |
De Graafschap
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Transfer | 29 July 2026 |
| C. Lannert |
SV Darmstadt 98
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Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| N. Sarenren Bazee |
Waldhof Mannheim
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Schröers |
Alemannia Aachen
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Corboz |
Grenoble
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Verl
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 | |
| M. Bauer |
FC Augsburg
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Telalović |
1. FC Nürnberg
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Rochelt |
Hannover 96
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Max Lippert |
Köln II
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- | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Sarenren Bazee |
Waldhof Mannheim
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Schröers |
Alemannia Aachen
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Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
| A. F. Ocansey V. |
Erzgebirge Aue
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Loan | 26 January 2026 |
| L. Kunze |
Hansa Rostock
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Loan | 19 January 2026 |
| J. Kania |
VfL Osnabrück
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Loan | 31 December 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Across the recent movement record, Arminia Bielefeld’s squad turnover combines direct transfers with loans, free-agent arrivals and returns from temporary placements. The arrival side includes players joining from Hannover 96, FC Augsburg, Nürnberg and other domestic and international clubs, alongside several loan returns logged in June 2026. The departure side shows a similarly mixed pattern: transfers to De Graafschap, SV Darmstadt 98, Grenoble and other destinations sit alongside free-agent exits, outgoing loans and players going back to parent clubs. Some names appear in more than one stage of that cycle, such as players first arriving on loan and later returning or reappearing in a different transfer entry. Because the available movement summaries cover only selected recent activity, they indicate the forms of change affecting the squad without establishing a complete seasonal balance. No transfer fees are recorded in the available entries, so the activity is best understood through its routes and transaction types rather than financial totals.
Leagues Arminia Bielefeld has participated in
The competition history includes 2. Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and club friendlies as the most recent active entries, each extending through 2025. This indicates recent participation but does not establish a 2026 fixture calendar. The 3. Liga is recorded from 2011 through 2024 and is historical in the current profile. Bundesliga participation is recorded for 2020 and 2021 and is likewise historical. The full record therefore spans league, cup and friendly football across multiple levels, reflecting Arminia’s movement through Germany’s competition structure.
More about Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld is a traditional football club from Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1905. Its official name is Deutscher Sportclub Arminia Bielefeld e.V., while Arminia Bielefeld is the established sporting name. The club represents East Westphalia-Lippe and is identified with blue, white and black, a palette carried through its badge, shirts and wider visual culture.
Home matches are played at SchücoArena, historically known as the Bielefelder Alm. The ground’s location within the city and its steep, close-set, English-style stands give it an unusually intimate match atmosphere. Supporters are positioned close to the pitch, reinforcing the sense of pressure and proximity that has long shaped the venue’s character.
Arminia’s sporting history is marked by repeated movement between the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. That pattern of ascent, relegation and recovery has made resilience central to the club’s public identity, with high work rates, tactical discipline and an underdog spirit commonly associated with its football culture. The club’s regional role extends beyond results, linking professional football with a strong local and supporter community.
Governance follows the traditional German member-based model. Under the 50+1 framework, control of professional football operations ultimately rests with the registered association and its members rather than an external corporate owner. That structure supports the club’s community-rooted character and preserves a direct connection with Bielefeld and the surrounding region.
The name and imagery also carry historical associations with the County of Ravensberg, connecting the club’s visual identity to local heritage. Across changing divisions and sporting cycles, Arminia has retained a recognizable place in German football, a blue-and-white institution with black accents, a distinctive urban home and a culture shaped by continuity, adversity and regional belonging.
Last matches statistics for Arminia Bielefeld
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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FC Gutersloh
0 - 3
Arminia Bielefeld
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Imst
0 - 10
Arminia Bielefeld
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Bologna
0 - 4
Arminia Bielefeld
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Arminia Bielefeld
1 - 1
MSV Duisburg
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Karlsruher SC
2 - 1
Arminia Bielefeld
|
5 / 12 |
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75 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
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Arminia Bielefeld
3 - 0
Energie Cottbus
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5 / 17 |
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78 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
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SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach
2 - 2
Arminia Bielefeld
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5 / 13 |
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81 | 15 | 4 1 | 5 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
4 - 1
Arminia Bielefeld
|
5 / 21 |
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80 | 11 | - | 2 |
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Arminia Bielefeld
2 - 2
FC St. Pauli
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2 / 9 |
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0% | 12 | 2 | 3 |
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SV Darmstadt 98
2 - 1
Arminia Bielefeld
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4 / 16 |
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0% | 17 | 2 | 4 |
Detailed statistics Arminia Bielefeld
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SV Darmstadt 98 vs Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576172
Arminia Bielefeld vs FC St. Pauli
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576161
1. FC Nürnberg vs Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576159
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld
DFB Pokal 2026 - 1550683
Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576143
Karlsruher SC vs Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576138
2025-2026
1st shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2020-2021
5th shirt