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HSV starts 16-year-old Lemke in match against Dortmund

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

HSV starts 16-year-old Lemke in match against Dortmund

Summary

Hamburger SV begins a crucial match against Dortmund with 16-year-old Louis Lemke in the starting lineup. Lemke, who previously made his Bundesliga debut last season, scored in the cup against Verl, prompting coach Merlin Polzin to reward him with a starting spot. Lemke's selection is partially due to limited options at left flank but also reflects the club's commitment to developing young talent. Two other academy players, Otto Stange and Shafiq Nandja, are on the bench as HSV seeks to maximize its collective performance in this key Bundesliga fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Louis Lemke starts for HSV as a 16-year-old against Dortmund.
•Lemke scored in the cup match against Verl recently.
•His previous Bundesliga appearance made him the youngest in HSV history.
•Coach Polzin emphasizes rewarding young talent from the academy.
•Otto Stange and Shafiq Nandja are also in the match squad.

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4:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🤯 16-year-old starts for HSV in top clash! Why Polzin chose him

What they're saying

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At first glance, it seems like quite a delicate matter: Hamburger SV are heading into the big match in Dortmund with a 16-year-old youngster. Louis Lemke scored in the cup against Verl and will also ...
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