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2015–16 VfB Stuttgart Season
The 2015–16 VfB Stuttgart season was the 123rd season in the club's football history. In 2015–16, the club played in the Bundesliga, the premier tier of German football. Squad Out on loan Transfers Transferred in Transferred out Competitions Bundesliga League table Results summary Results by round Matches DFB-Pokal References {{DEFAULTSORT:2015-16 VfB Stuttgart season VfB Stuttgart Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart (), is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club's football team is currently part of Germany's first division, the Bundesliga. VfB S ... VfB Stuttgart seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart (), is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club's football team is currently part of Germany's first division, the Bundesliga. VfB Stuttgart has won the national championship five times, most recently in 2006–07, the DFB-Pokal three times and the UEFA Intertoto Cup a record three times. The football team plays its home games at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, in the Neckarpark which is located near the Cannstatter Wasen, where the city's fall beer festival takes place. Second team side VfB Stuttgart II currently plays in the Regionalliga Südwest, which is the second highest division allowed for a reserve team. The club's junior teams have won the national U19 championships a record ten times and the Under 17 Bundesliga six times. A membership-based club with over 72,000 members, VfB is the largest sports club in Baden-Württemberg and the eighth-largest football club in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Šunjić
Toni Šunjić (; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Henan. Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he switched to Beijing Guoan. Later that year, he went on a loan to Henan, with whom he signed permanently a year later. A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Club career Early career Šunjić came through youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar. He made his professional debut in UEFA Europa League qualifier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artem Kravets
Artem Anatoliyovich Kravets ( uk, Артем Анатолійович Кравець; born 3 June 1989) is a Ukrainian footballer who plays as a striker for Turkish club Sakaryaspor. Club career Dynamo Kyiv 2007–2009: Early years Kravets appeared for regularly for the Dynamo Reserves and Dynamo-2 Kyiv until he was noticed by Dynamo's new coach Yuriy Semin, who took him to the main team in the 2007–08 season, who recognized the player's great potential. He made his professional debut on 17 June 2007 in the last championship round against Arsenal Kyiv, replacing Balázs Farkas at half time. It was his only appearance of the season, as Dynamo Kyiv won the title for the 12th time; this also marked Kravets' first senior trophy. On 12 December 2007, aged 18, Kravets made his UEFA Champions League by playing for 33 minutes in a 3–0 away defeat to Sporting CP in the last match that season's group stage. Dynamo Kyiv eventually finished last in their group by losing all matches. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Przemysław Tytoń
Przemysław Tytoń (; born 4 January 1987) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Twente. Club career Born in Zamość, Tytoń played for Górnik Łęczna until the end of the 2006–07 season when the Polish first-league club was relegated to the third division because of corruption. His application to be released from his contract was granted by the PZPN, following which he signed a five-year contract with Roda JC. Roda JC His Eredivisie debut came on 29 March 2008 in a goalless draw against Heracles Almelo. However, he did not make any appearances the following season. In January 2010, Tytoń became the club's first choice goalkeeper, taking over from Bram Castro. He had shoulder surgery at the end of March 2011. After 2010–11 Eredivisie season, Tytoń was listed as the second best goalkeeper, only behind Maarten Stekelenburg. He had an offer from Belgian champion KRC Genk, but did not accept it. PSV On 16 August 2011, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Gentner
Christian Gentner (born 14 August 1985) is a German professional football official and a former player who played as a midfielder. He works as a head of the professional player department at VfB Stuttgart. He won the Bundesliga twice, with VfB Stuttgart in 2007 and VfL Wolfsburg in 2009. He was also called up five times to the senior Germany national team. Club career Before joining VfB Stuttgart, Gentner played at TSV Beuren and VfL Kirchheim. In the 2004–05 season, he played 28 times and scored six times for the Regionalliga (third division) team of VfB Stuttgart. In the same season, he had his Bundesliga debut against Hertha BSC on 20 February 2005 (1–0). He scored his first goal in a UEFA Cup game against Domžale on 25 September 2005. In 2006, Gentner's contract in Stuttgart was extended until 2010. On 18 July 2007, he was loaned to VfL Wolfsburg until summer 2009 and on 11 August 2008 Gentner signed a permanent deal with Wolfsburg. On 8 January 2010, Gentner annou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timo Werner
Timo Werner (; born 6 March 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Germany national team. Werner began his senior club career in 2013 playing for VfB Stuttgart, becoming the club's youngest debutant and youngest ever goalscorer. He signed with RB Leipzig in 2016, aged 20, in a then club record transfer worth €10 million, where he set the record as the youngest player to reach 150 and 200 appearances in the Bundesliga. Werner also finished as the league's second highest goalscorer in the 2019–20 season. After becoming Leipzig's all-time top goalscorer, Werner departed to Chelsea in 2020 for a reported fee worth €50 million, winning the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club. He later returned to Leipzig in August 2022 for a reported £25.3 million. A German international, Werner was a prolific goalscorer at youth international level for Germany, scoring 34 goals in 48 appearances across the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filip Kostić
Filip Kostić (, ; born 1 November 1992) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder or left wing-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Serbia national team. Club career Radnički Kragujevac Kostić made his senior debut with Radnički Kragujevac in 2010 at the age of 17. This was after the club was promoted to the Serbian SuperLiga from the Serbian First League.Filip Kostić at Soccerway He began attracting the interest of several clubs including , , |
Florian Klein
Florian Klein (born 17 November 1986) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Club career Klein began his career in September 1994 in the youth team of LASK Linz and was promoted to the senior team in July 2004. He played on loan for FC Blau-Weiß Linz in the 2003–04 season and returned to Linz after the end of the season. After 163 games in 14 years for the club, in which he scored 13 goals, Klein signed a two-year contract with Austria Wien on 30 April 2009. In 2012, he joined Red Bull Salzburg. After the end of his contract with Salzburg on 1 July 2014, Klein moved to VfB Stuttgart on a free transfer. On 6 May 2014, he signed a contract until June 2017 with the club. He returned to Austria Wien on 23 August 2017. International career Klein has played for Austria under-19 and Austria under-21. On 19 May 2010, Klein made his debut for the Austria against Croatia. He represented the national team at 2016 UEFA Euro. Career statistics Honours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Großkreutz
Kevin Großkreutz (born 19 July 1988) is a German former professional footballer who plays as a right back and winger for TuS Bövinghausen in the amateur-level Oberliga Westfalen. He made his senior debut at Rot Weiss Ahlen, and in 2009 joined Borussia Dortmund of the Bundesliga, making 233 appearances for them across all competitions and scoring 27 goals. His honours during his time at the Westfalenstadion included two consecutive Bundesliga titles, including a double in 2012. In summer 2015, after featuring sparingly at Borussia Dortmund, Großkreutz moved to Süper Lig club Galatasaray where he did not make a single appearance in half a season. He returned to the Bundesliga signing with VfB Stuttgart in January 2016. In March 2017 his contract was terminated after he was involved in a bar fight. A month later, he joined 2. Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98. After one season with Darmstadt 98, he spent two seasons with KFC Uerdingen 05 in the 3. Liga before announcing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Heise
Philip Michael Heise (born 20 June 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Karlsruher SC. Club career Heise began his career with the second team at Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2010–11 season. After two seasons at Preußen Münster he joined FC Heidenheim in the summer of 2013. For the 2015–16 season Heise moved to VfB Stuttgart. He joined Dynamo Dresden on 10 January 2017. On 31 January 2019, Heise left Dynamo Dresden to join EFL Championship side Norwich City, who were promoted to the Premier League as champions at the end of the season. He made his debut for Norwich in an EFL Cup tie against Crawley Town on 27 August 2019. On 4 January 2020, Heise joined 1. FC Nürnberg on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season. On 18 August he joined Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg that currently plays in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football. Domestica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lukas Rupp
Lukas Peter Rupp (; born 8 January 1991) is a German professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for club Norwich City. Rupp has played for Karlsruher SC, Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Paderborn 07, VfB Stuttgart, and 1899 Hoffenheim. Career Early career Rupp's father Franz Rupp was a professional Handball player in Leutershausen. Rupp's professional career as a footballer began with Karlsruher SC. In June 2011, alongside teammate Matthias Zimmermann, Rupp was signed by Borussia Mönchengladbach. Upon his signing, sporting director Max Eberl praised his versatility. Despite managing an assist in a DFB-Pokal match against SSV Jahn Regensburg, 21 year old Rupp was unable to secure first team football in his debut season at the Borussia-Park, playing just three times, before being loaned to SC Paderborn. SC Paderborn At the end of the 2013–14 season, Rupp was informed that his Borussia Mönchengladbach contract was not to be renewed. Rupp then joined SC P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Harnik
Martin Harnik (born 10 June 1987) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays for German fifth-tier club TuS Dassendorf. He has represented the Austria national football team. He plays as a forward or as a right winger. Family Harnik was born in Hamburg in 1987, the youngest of three children who were raised in the Hamburg district of Kirchwerder. His father is from Styria in Austria, and his mother is from Hamburg. Club career Early career Harnik started playing football in 1992 at SC Vier- und Marschlande. In early 2006, he joined the second team of Werder Bremen, playing in the third tier Regionalliga. Due to a broken metatarsal bone, Harnik missed almost all of the first half of 2007. At the start of the 2007–08 season, the forward was promoted to the Bundesliga side of Werder Bremen, signing a contract until 2010. On 15 August 2007, the 20-year-old made his debut for the professional team against Dinamo Zagreb, in the first leg of the third Champions League Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
