Deniz Undav named new captain of VfB Stuttgart
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
VfB Stuttgart has appointed forward Deniz Undav as the team's new captain, succeeding Atakan Karazor. Coach Sebastian Hoeness announced the decision on August 26, 2026, recognizing Undav's impact on the team's recent success. Undav, who served as vice captain last season, has become a key figure for Stuttgart, especially following his leadership in a recent German Cup match. Karazor, captain since 2024, is facing increased competition for a starting position. Stuttgart is set to open the Bundesliga season against Bayern Munich, the defending champions.
- •Deniz Undav replaces Atakan Karazor as captain of VfB Stuttgart.
- •Hoeness praised Undav for representing Stuttgart's success.
- •Karazor has been at Stuttgart since 2019 and captained since 2024.
- •Stuttgart faces Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga season opener.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Denis Undav named new VfB Stuttgart Captain
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Coach Hoeness confirms Undav as new Stuttgart captain
"VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness confirmed on Wednesday that forward Deniz Undav is the new team captain, taking the position from Atakan Karazor. "I think there's no doubt that he represents Stuttgart's success and their resurgence.
"VfB Stuttgart has announced that 30-year-old striker Denis Undav will become the new club captain, succeeding Atakan Karazor, who held the position for the last two seasons. “Deniz is an experienced...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:25 PMDenis Undav named new VfB Stuttgart Captain
VfB Stuttgart has announced that 30-year-old striker Denis Undav will become the new club captain, succeeding Atakan Karazor, who held the position for the last two seasons. “Deniz is an experienced...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:33 PMCoach Hoeness confirms Undav as new Stuttgart captain
VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness confirmed on Wednesday that forward Deniz Undav is the new team captain, taking the position from Atakan Karazor. "I think there's no doubt that he represents Stuttgart's success and their resurgence.
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