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VfB Stuttgart defenders set club record in Bundesliga match against FC Cologne

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

VfB Stuttgart defenders set club record in Bundesliga match against FC Cologne

Summary

VfB Stuttgart defenders Maxi Mittelstädt and Josha Vagnoman established a club record during Friday night's Bundesliga match against FC Cologne. The full-backs combined for eight shot-creating passes, with each player contributing four to the attacking effort. According to Opta data, this marks the first time since the 2004/05 season that two defenders from VfB Stuttgart have achieved this mark in a single league match. Despite the pair's offensive contributions, VfB Stuttgart fell to FC Cologne with a final score of 4–1. The performance highlights the attacking role full-backs play under the management of Hoeneß as the team looks to develop throughout the current season.

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By the Numbers

•Maxi Mittelstädt and Josha Vagnoman each provided four shot-creating passes.
•The pair set a new club record for VfB Stuttgart defenders since 2004/05.
•FC Cologne defeated VfB Stuttgart 4–1 in Friday's Bundesliga opening match.
•Opta tracked the data throughout the fixture.

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Offensive records are talked about a lot, often, and with great enthusiasm — and usually the players involved are naturally operating up front, in the number ten role, or on the wings.In Friday nigh...
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