Karlsruher SC is a historic club from Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, identified with blue and white and the traditional Wildpark setting. Founded in 1898, the German side carries a distinguished record that includes national honours, DFB-Pokal success and memorable European nights. Its modern identity combines member-led traditions, regional pride and a competitive professional outlook. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, recent movement, competition participation and enduring club context.
Karlsruher SC Upcoming matches by league
2. Bundesliga
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- Regular Season - 5
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Energie Cottbus
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- Regular Season - 6
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1. FC Nürnberg
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- Regular Season - 7
FC St. PauliNo H2HKarlsruher SC
Millerntor-Stadion -
- Regular Season - 8
Karlsruher SCNo H2HSV Darmstadt 98
BBBank Wildpark
Karlsruher SC Last matches by league
2. Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Friendlies Clubs
Karlsruher SC Team Roster
The Karlsruher SC roster contains 27 players: five attackers, nine defenders, ten midfielders and three goalkeepers. Midfield is the largest unit, featuring M. Wanitzek, N. Eichinger, Kwon Hyeok-Kyu and S. Väänänen, alongside a nine-man defensive group including C. Kobald, S. Jung and S. Trémoulet. The attacking options include M. Broschinski and S. Fukuda, while H. Bernat, R. Himmelmann and Ferdinand Gebert form the goalkeeper group. Other midfield options include L. Egloff, Louey Ben Farhat and T. Civeja. Jersey numbers are recorded for all but J. Manai.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
J. Manai
Sebastian Alexander Jung
D. Ofli
Héliton Jorge Tito dos Santos
Paul Scholl
Christoph Kobald
Sandro Dennis Trémoulet
Marcel Franke
Erik Viktor Bergh
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
position Midfielder
Santeri Leevi Oliver Väänänen
Kevin Wiethaup
Hyeok-Kyu Kwon
Marvin Wanitzek
Noel Eichinger
Louey Ben Farhat
Tim Civeja
Lilian Niclas Egloff
D. H. Zor
position Attacker
Moritz Broschinski
Shio Fukuda
J. D. Meyer
Jason Manuel Ponente Ramirez
E. Laghrissi
Last Karlsruher SC Coachs
Christian Eichner is Karlsruher SC’s current head coach, following his appointment on 1 February 2020. The German coach succeeded Alois Schwartz, whose tenure ran from August 2017 to February 2020. Marc-Patrick Meister and Mirko Slomka also feature in the recent chronology, covering April to August 2017 and January to April 2017 respectively. Lukas Kwasniok preceded them from December 2016 to January 2017. The sequence makes Eichner the longest-serving name in the recorded coaching timeline.
Christian Eichner
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Eichner | Germany | 1 February 2020 | |
| Alois Schwartz | Germany | 1 August 2017 | 1 February 2020 |
| Marc-Patrick Meister | Germany | 1 April 2017 | 1 August 2017 |
| Mirko Slomka | Germany | 1 January 2017 | 1 April 2017 |
| Lukas Kwasniok | Poland | 1 December 2016 | 1 January 2017 |
| Tomas Oral | Germany | 1 July 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Markus Kauczinski | Germany | 1 March 2012 | 1 June 2016 |
| Jørn Andersen | Norway | 1 November 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Jørn Andersen | Norway | 1 November 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Markus Kauczinski | Germany | 1 October 2011 | 1 November 2011 |
| Rainer Scharinger | Germany | 1 March 2011 | 1 October 2011 |
| Joachim Löw | Germany | 1 October 1999 | 1 April 2000 |
Karlsruher SC Transfers
The recent arrivals include permanent transfers for S. Trémoulet from Radnik Surdulica, S. Väänänen from Rosenborg, V. Bergh from Djurgardens IF, P. Scholl from Bayern München and S. Fukuda from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Loans brought D. Ofli from Bayern München and M. Broschinski from FC Basel 1893. Several additions joined as free agents, including J. M. Ponente Ramirez, N. Eichinger, T. Civeja, Ferdinand Gebert and K. Wiethaup. Kwon Hyeok-Kyu also arrived as a free agent in February, while N. Rupp is listed as a return from loan. The movement listed here is a snapshot, not a complete recruitment total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Héliton |
Göztepe
|
Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| Louey Ben Farhat |
SC Freiburg
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| S. Trémoulet |
Radnik Surdulica
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| S. Väänänen |
Rosenborg
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| V. Bergh |
Djurgardens IF
|
Transfer | 10 July 2026 |
| D. Ofli |
Bayern München
|
Loan | 3 July 2026 |
| M. Broschinski |
FC Basel 1893
|
Loan | 1 July 2026 |
| Paul Scholl |
Bayern München
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Ponente |
1. FC Köln
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Wiethaup |
VfL Osnabrück
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
FC Astoria Walldorf
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| T. Civeja |
FC Saarbrücken
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Eichinger |
SSV Jahn Regensburg
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. M. Ponente Ramirez |
1. FC Köln
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Fukuda |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Recorded departures include A. Müller on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf, Mateo Kritzer on loan to Eintracht Trier and N. Rupp on a transfer to FC WIL 1900. M. Wäschenbach also transferred to Alemannia Aachen, while E. Sihlaroğlu, P. Förster, F. Schleusener, N. Rapp and Aki Koch are listed as free-agent departures to named destinations. D. Herold transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Several loan returns went to parent clubs, including R. Šimić, P. Scholl, L. Opitz, S. Fukuda and S. Ambrosius. The listed movements are a recent sample, not a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Dühring |
SV Drochtersen/Assel
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Louey Ben Farhat |
SC Freiburg
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| A. Müller |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| M. Wäschenbach |
Alemannia Aachen
|
Transfer | 29 July 2026 |
| M. Wäschenbach |
Alemannia Aachen
|
Transfer | 28 July 2026 |
| P. Förster |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| Mateo Kritzer |
Eintracht Trier
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Loan | 22 July 2026 |
| N. Rupp |
FC WIL 1900
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| E. Sihlaroğlu |
Iğdır FK
|
Free agent | 7 July 2026 |
| P. Sonn |
Bahlinger SC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Sonn |
Bahlinger SC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Robert Geller |
Bahlinger SC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Aki Koch |
Machida Zelvia
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Rapp |
Dynamo Dresden
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Herold |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Karlsruher SC’s movement profile combines permanent recruitment, free-agent additions, loans and a loan-return element. The incoming activity includes players arriving from German clubs such as Bayern München, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1. FC Köln, SSV Jahn Regensburg and FC Saarbrücken, alongside international links to Rosenborg, Radnik Surdulica and Djurgardens IF. Outgoing business likewise spans direct transfers, free-agent exits, temporary loans and the return of borrowed players to their parent clubs. Several movements connect the two sides of the cycle: S. Fukuda and P. Scholl appear among arrivals before being listed as loan returns, while N. Rupp is recorded both returning from FC Thun and later leaving for FC WIL 1900. The list also shows arrivals continuing into August 2026 and departures during the same period, indicating an active close-season transition. The pattern is a movement snapshot rather than a full seasonal balance.
Leagues Karlsruher SC has participated in
The 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal form the core of Karlsruher SC’s recent competitive history, with participation extending through 2025. Club friendlies are recorded from 2020 through 2025, representing preparation fixtures rather than a league campaign. The club’s 3. Liga participation is historical, spanning 2012 to 2018 and not appearing among the recent competitions. Together, this profile centers on Germany’s second tier and national cup, with an earlier third-tier chapter and a separate set of non-competitive fixtures in the wider schedule for the club.
More about Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a football club from Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1898, it is identified by blue and white colours, a civic identity and a long connection with the city. Its wider lineage reaches into local football history associated with KFC Phönix and the mergers that consolidated the modern club in 1952. The club’s home is BBBank Wildpark, the ground historically known as Wildparkstadion. Set north-east of Karlsruhe’s city centre within the wooded former grand ducal deer park, it is more than a venue: the stadium forms a traditional meeting point for supporters and anchors the club’s sense of place. The blue-and-white visual identity and the KSC crest reinforce that connection. Karlsruher SC occupies an important place in German football history. A predecessor won the German championship in 1909, while the club lifted the DFB-Pokal in 1955 and 1956. Karlsruhe was also among the founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963, and later European prominence was strengthened by success in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. These milestones sit alongside the club’s modern second-tier identity and its regional rivalry with VfB Stuttgart. Governance remains rooted in the registered-association model, with membership and democratic participation at its core. The football culture associated with KSC emphasizes resilience, energy, tactical discipline and physical commitment, while youth development and a blend of domestic and international talent shape the wider ecosystem. Christian Eichner leads a 27-player squad, while the latest competition history places the club in the 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal through 2025, with 3. Liga participation belonging to an earlier period.
Last matches statistics for Karlsruher SC
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Karlsruher SC
1 - 2
VfL Bochum
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6 / 18 |
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86 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
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Karlsruher SC
4 - 4
SGV Freiberg
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Karlsruher SC
1 - 1
Shimizu S-pulse
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Karlsruher SC
1 - 2
Inter
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
1899 Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Karlsruher SC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Karlsruher SC
2 - 1
Arminia Bielefeld
|
7 / 22 |
|
82 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
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1. FC Kaiserslautern
0 - 0
Karlsruher SC
|
8 / 13 |
|
79 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
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Preußen Münster
1 - 2
Karlsruher SC
|
6 / 15 |
|
83 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
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Karlsruher SC
2 - 5
VfL Wolfsburg
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5 / 18 |
|
79 | 13 | - | 6 |
|
Hannover 96
2 - 2
Karlsruher SC
|
7 / 20 |
|
0% | 12 | 2 | 3 |
Detailed statistics Karlsruher SC
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Warnings Karlsruher SC
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Goalkeeper saves Karlsruher SC
Latest start lineups Karlsruher SC (XI)
Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576163
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Wolfsburg
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576157
1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576149
Karlsruher SC vs Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576138
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388916
SC Paderborn 07 vs Karlsruher SC
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388909
2025-2026
1st shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt