SV Elversberg parted ways with eight players – promotion in danger?

SV Elversberg parted ways with eight players – promotion in danger?

On May 28, 2025, SV Elversberg announced that the club would say goodbye to a total of eight players. This measure comes as part of the realignment of the team, which finished third in the 2nd Bundesliga last season and may therefore aim for promotion to the Bundesliga next season. The players who said goodbye include Fisnik Asllani, Elias Baum, Muhammed Damar, Frederik Jäkel, Maurice Neubauer, Luca Dürholtz, Paul Stock and Arne Sicker. What is particularly noteworthy is that Neubauer and Dürholtz played a key role in shaping the club's historic rise from the regional league to the 2nd Bundesliga. Paul Stock, Arne Sicker and Frederik Jäkel were part of the team for two years and have also contributed to the recent sporting development.

Elias Baum, Fisnik Asllani and Muhammed Damar were named key performers during the season. Among other things, their outstanding performances enabled SV Elversberg to score 62 goals this season - the second best offensive behind Hamburger SV. On matchday 34, Asllani secured an important win for the club with two goals against Eintracht Braunschweig. This victory has brought promotion to the Bundesliga, directly or via relegation, within reach, as the website bundesliga.com reports.

Opportunities for advancement and challenges

Currently, another win against Schalke could put SV Elversberg in an excellent position for direct promotion, provided the results of the competition, especially second-placed Cologne, are favorable. Elversberg not only shows strong offensive football, but is also praised for its style of play and team spirit. Coach Horst Steffen, who has already agreed to a move to Werder Bremen, is very satisfied with the development of his team. The team has been unbeaten since mid-March and has earned the respect of even top teams.

Elias Baum alone has established himself as the best player in this category in the 2nd Bundesliga this season with 422 duels won. With a total of 3,599 duels won, SV Elversberg has the most in the league.

The club has gone through an important phase in the last few weeks, marked by the farewell to the players and the upcoming promotion opportunities. SVE sports director Ole Book thanked the departing players and praised their commitment to the club. The anticipation of the upcoming opponent Schalke and the upcoming challenges in the league are now particularly noticeable, as promotion to the top German league is of great importance for the entire club community.

For further details on the players who have passed away and the current developments in the club, please visit the information page sol.de available. Additional reports on the sporting situation and the club's goals are available bundesliga.com to find.