VfL Bochum, a historic club from Germany, has long been a contender in the Bundesliga. Known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit, they bring an exciting brand of football to the pitch. The team has seen a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, creating a dynamic squad. With a commitment to attacking play, Bochum aims to make a significant impact in the league. The blend of youth and experience promises thrilling matches ahead. Fans can expect a season filled with determination and ambition as they strive for success.
VfL Bochum Upcoming matches by league
Friendlies Clubs
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4 July 2026 - 13:30 Club Friendlies
Rot-weiss OberhausenNo H2HVfL Bochum
VfL Bochum Last matches by league
Friendlies Clubs
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10 January 2026 - 11:00 Club Friendly
VfL Bochum2 - 1Alemannia Aachen
2. Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Bundesliga
VfL Bochum Team Roster
The current VfL Bochum squad features a mix of seasoned professionals and promising young talents. Key players like goalkeeper M. Riemann and experienced midfielder A. Losilla provide stability and leadership on the field. In attack, P. Hofmann and M. Broschinski are pivotal, showcasing their skills and goal-scoring ability. Youngsters such as G. Holtmann and S. Bamba are also making their mark, adding pace and creativity to the squad. The midfield boasts a blend of talent with K. Miyoshi and Lennart Koerdt contributing significantly to the team’s play. Defensively, veterans like N. Loosli and M. Wittek anchor the backline, ensuring a solid defensive structure. With this mix of experience and youth, VfL Bochum is poised to challenge for a strong position in the league.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Philipp Strompf
Erhan Mašović
Kevin Vogt
Oliver Olsen
Noah Loosli
Romario Steffen Rösch
Owono Darnell Keumo
Maximilian Wittek
Kacper Koscierski
Leandro Morgalla
position Midfielder
Kjell-Arik Wätjen
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng
Matúš Bero
Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka
Kōji Miyoshi
Mats Henry Pannewig
Niklas Jahn
Marcel Sobottka
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz
position Attacker
Ibrahim Sissoko
Callum Marshall
Gerrit Stephan Barba Holtmann
Mikkel Rakneberg
Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
Philipp Hofmann
Louis Köster
Last VfL Bochum Coachs
Dieter-Klaus Hecking
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dieter-Klaus Hecking | Germany | 1 November 2024 | |
| Markus Feldhoff | Germany | 1 October 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
| Peter Zeidler | Germany | 1 July 2024 | 1 October 2024 |
| Heiko Butscher | Germany | 1 April 2024 | 1 June 2024 |
| Thomas Letsch | Germany | 1 September 2022 | 1 April 2024 |
| Heiko Butscher | Germany | 1 September 2022 | 1 September 2022 |
| Thomas Reis | Germany | 1 September 2019 | 1 September 2022 |
| Heiko Butscher | Germany | 1 February 2018 | 1 February 2018 |
| Robin Dutt | Germany | 1 February 2018 | 1 September 2019 |
| Ismail Atalan | Germany | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Frank Heinemann | Germany | 9 December 2014 | 22 December 2014 |
| Gertjan Verbeek | Netherlands | 1 December 2014 | 1 July 2017 |
| Andreas Bergmann | Germany | 1 September 2011 | 1 October 2012 |
| Friedhelm Funkel | Germany | 1 July 2010 | 1 September 2011 |
| Heiko Herrlich | Germany | 1 October 2009 | 1 April 2010 |
| Frank Heinemann | Germany | 20 September 2009 | 27 October 2009 |
| Marcel Koller | Switzerland | 1 June 2005 | 1 September 2009 |
VfL Bochum Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gottlicher |
Bayern München
|
Transfer | 31 January 2026 |
| L. Köster |
Holstein Kiel
|
Loan | 22 January 2026 |
| M. Sobottka |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Free agent | 14 January 2026 |
| C. Marshall |
West Ham
|
Loan | 6 January 2026 |
| M. Rakneberg |
Kristiansund BK
|
Free agent | 1 January 2026 |
| Farid Alfa-Ruprecht |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
Loan | 1 September 2025 |
| M. Obafemi |
Burnley
|
Loan | 1 September 2025 |
| Daniel Hülsenbusch |
Bochum II
|
Transfer | 29 August 2025 |
| K. Vogt |
Union Berlin
|
Transfer | 7 July 2025 |
| I. Sissoko |
Saint Etienne
|
Free Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| C. Kleine-Bekel |
Holstein Kiel
|
Free Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| R. Rösch |
SSV Ulm 1846
|
Free Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| L. Daschner |
FC ST. Gallen
|
N/A | 1 July 2025 |
| N. Thiede |
SSV Ulm 1846
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| N. Loosli |
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Passlack |
Hibernian
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| Lirim Jashari |
MVV
|
Loan | 31 January 2026 |
Sloga Doboj
|
Free agent | 21 January 2026 | |
| M. Obafemi |
Burnley
|
Return from loan | 19 January 2026 |
| M. Clairicia |
Alverca
|
Loan | 14 January 2026 |
| C. Kleine-Bekel |
FC ST. Gallen
|
Loan | 14 January 2026 |
| I. Sissoko |
Nantes
|
Transfer | 11 January 2026 |
| I. Ordets |
Aktobe
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| M. Tolba |
Alemannia Aachen
|
- | 8 October 2025 |
| S. Bamba |
Willem II
|
Loan | 29 August 2025 |
| M. Broschinski |
FC Basel 1893
|
Transfer | 12 August 2025 |
| A. Elezi |
FK Sarajevo
|
Free agent | 15 July 2025 |
| G. Masouras |
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| L. Daschner |
FC ST. Gallen
|
Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| J. Medić |
Ajax
|
N/A | 1 July 2025 |
Leagues VfL Bochum has participated in
Last matches statistics for VfL Bochum
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VfL Bochum
3 - 2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
7 March 2026
|
9 / 17 |
|
82 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
|
Hertha BSC
1 - 1
VfL Bochum
14 March 2026
|
2 / 8 |
|
82 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
|
VfL Bochum
2 - 3
Holstein Kiel
22 March 2026
|
10 / 20 |
|
75 | 11 | 4 1 | 1 |
|
1. FC Magdeburg
4 - 1
VfL Bochum
4 April 2026
|
6 / 18 |
|
82 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
|
VfL Bochum
4 - 1
Eintracht Braunschweig
12 April 2026
|
6 / 15 |
|
69 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
|
Dynamo Dresden
2 - 0
VfL Bochum
18 April 2026
|
5 / 13 |
|
82 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
|
VfL Bochum
2 - 1
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
26 April 2026
|
4 / 16 |
|
73 | 12 | - | 3 |
|
Arminia Bielefeld
1 - 1
VfL Bochum
2 May 2026
|
2 / 6 |
|
72 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
|
VfL Bochum
1 - 1
Hannover 96
9 May 2026
|
2 / 10 |
|
78 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
|
Karlsruher SC
1 - 2
VfL Bochum
17 May 2026
|
4 / 13 |
|
80 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Detailed statistics VfL Bochum
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots VfL Bochum
Warnings VfL Bochum
Passes VfL Bochum
Goalkeeper saves VfL Bochum
Latest start lineups VfL Bochum (XI)
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388916
VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388902
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388893
VfL Bochum vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388884
Dynamo Dresden vs VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388883
VfL Bochum vs Eintracht Braunschweig
2. Bundesliga 2025 - 1388866
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2021-2022
5th shirt