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Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

Bundesliga

Season Statistics

33 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (24%) Draw (24%) Loss (52%)
33 Played
8 Won
8 Drawn
17 Lost
37 Goals For
58 Goals Against

Team Overview

Werder Bremen, one of Germany's most storied football clubs, has built its reputation on developing young talent and playing an attractive, attacking brand of football. The Green-Whites from the Weser have historically been known for their ability to punch above their weight, combining tactical discipline with creative flair. Throughout their Bundesliga history, they have established themselves as a club capable of both challenging for European places and occasionally finding themselves in relegation battles, reflecting the cyclical nature of their fortunes.

Under Daniel Thioune's guidance, this current Bundesliga campaign has proven challenging for Werder Bremen, with their record of eight wins, eight draws, and seventeen losses from 33 matches placing them in a precarious position. The statistics paint a picture of a team struggling for consistency, having managed just 37 goals while conceding 58, resulting in a concerning goal difference of -21. Their defensive fragility is evident in achieving only six clean sheets across the season, while their attacking struggles are highlighted by failing to score in twelve matches.

We explore the matchup further in our check the full breakdown.

The geographical split in their performances reveals telling patterns, with Werder showing marginally better form at home where they have collected five wins and four draws from sixteen matches, compared to their away record of three wins and four draws from seventeen outings. Their recent form string suggests a team caught in a cycle of inconsistency, unable to string together the sustained runs of positive results needed to climb the table. Despite these current difficulties, Bremen's historical resilience and commitment to their footballing principles suggest they retain the foundation to rebuild and return to more competitive performances in future campaigns.

Squad (28 players)

Goalkeepers (3)

M. Backhaus
#30 M. Backhaus
K. Hein
#13 K. Hein
M. Kolke
#25 M. Kolke

Defenders (11)

F. Agu
#27 F. Agu
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
#31 Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
M. Friedl
#32 M. Friedl
J. Malatini
#22 J. Malatini
A. Pieper
#5 A. Pieper
Mick Schmetgens
#33 Mick Schmetgens
N. Stark
#4 N. Stark
Y. Sugawara
#3 Y. Sugawara
M. Wöber
#39 M. Wöber
O. Deman
#2 O. Deman
I. Schmidt
#23 I. Schmidt

Midfielders (8)

Wesley Adeh
#34 Wesley Adeh
L. Bittencourt
#10 L. Bittencourt
P. Čović
#24 P. Čović
S. Lynen
#14 S. Lynen
Cameron Puertas
#18 Cameron Puertas
R. Schmid
#20 R. Schmid
J. Stage
#6 J. Stage
J. Njinmah
#11 J. Njinmah

Attackers (6)

V. Boniface
#44 V. Boniface
M. Grüll
#17 M. Grüll
S. Mbangula
#7 S. Mbangula
J. Milošević
#19 J. Milošević
S. Musah
#29 S. Musah
K. Topp
#9 K. Topp

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
20
R. Schmid
R. Schmid
MF 7.0 33 4 8 2899 46 1405
17
M. Grüll
M. Grüll
FW 6.7 32 3 1 1983 38 591
11
J. Njinmah
J. Njinmah
MF 6.7 32 5 0 1865 22 418
30
M. Backhaus
M. Backhaus
GK 7.0 31 0 0 2790 0 1017
3
Y. Sugawara
Y. Sugawara
DF 6.5 31 0 6 2432 36 1111
14
S. Lynen
S. Lynen
MF 6.8 30 0 0 2667 63 1587
32
M. Friedl
M. Friedl
DF 6.9 29 1 0 2504 43 1765
6
J. Stage
J. Stage
MF 7.0 28 10 2 2378 38 1065
18
Cameron Puertas
Cameron Puertas
MF 6.7 27 1 2 1808 57 842
31
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
DF 6.5 26 1 0 2032 26 1372
7
S. Mbangula
S. Mbangula
MF 6.8 25 3 2 1162 16 472
9
K. Topp
K. Topp
FW 6.4 20 1 1 659 9 188
5
A. Pieper
A. Pieper
DF 7.0 18 0 0 1459 30 989
23
I. Schmidt
I. Schmidt
DF 6.6 18 1 0 624 14 312
10
L. Bittencourt
L. Bittencourt
MF 6.7 16 0 1 624 16 434
2
O. Deman
O. Deman
DF 6.9 15 1 2 1165 35 548
4
N. Stark
N. Stark
DF 6.5 14 0 0 727 16 453
24
P. Čović
P. Čović
MF 6.6 14 1 0 328 11 187
19
J. Milošević
J. Milošević
FW 6.7 13 3 1 501 4 106
27
F. Agu
F. Agu
DF 6.7 11 0 0 746 20 290
22
J. Malatini
J. Malatini
DF 6.4 11 0 0 540 15 339
44
V. Boniface
V. Boniface
FW 6.7 11 0 2 325 2 109
29
S. Musah
S. Musah
FW 6.7 7 1 0 140 1 32
39
M. Wöber
M. Wöber
DF 7.3 2 0 0 35 1 8
13
K. Hein
K. Hein
GK 7.7 2 0 0 180 0 110
33
Mick Schmetgens
Mick Schmetgens
DF 7.3 2 0 0 36 1 40

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (28)

J. Milošević
From VfB Stuttgart
Loan Jan 2026
E. Kohler
From Verl
Return from loan Dec 2025
N. Keïta
From Ferencvarosi TC
Return from loan Dec 2025
Cameron Puertas
From Al-Qadisiyah FC
Loan Sep 2025
V. Boniface
From Bayer Leverkusen
Loan Sep 2025
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Departures (30)

S. Alvero
To Amiens
Loan Feb 2026
E. Kohler
To New England Revolution
Free agent Jan 2026
L. Opitz
To Karlsruher SC
Loan Aug 2025
I. Yermachkov
To LNZ Cherkasy
Free agent Aug 2025
M. Zetterer
To Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer Aug 2025
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Injuries & Availability

8 Out 0 Doubtful
M. Weiser
M. Weiser Knee Injury
Out
J. Malatini
J. Malatini Ankle Injury
Out
F. Agu
F. Agu Muscle Injury
Out
I. Schmidt
I. Schmidt Injury
Out
L. Bittencourt
L. Bittencourt Thigh Injury
Out
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Impact Analysis

Werder Bremen face significant squad challenges with eight players currently unavailable, creating depth concerns across multiple positions. The injury list reveals particular strain in defensive areas, with M. Weiser and K. Topp both sidelined with knee injuries, while J. Malatini's ankle problem and Y. Sugawara's red card suspension further limit defensive options. The midfield also bears the brunt of these absences, as L. Bittencourt's thigh injury removes an experienced presence, while I. Schmidt's unspecified injury adds to the selection headaches in the center of the park.

The diversity of injury types presents additional complications for the coaching staff, ranging from F. Agu's muscle problem to K. Hein's hand injury affecting the goalkeeping department. With eight confirmed absentees and no players listed as merely doubtful, Bremen's squad depth will be thoroughly tested. The absence of key players across defense, midfield, and goalkeeping positions means tactical adjustments will likely be necessary, with fringe players and youth prospects potentially called upon to fill crucial roles. This extensive injury list represents one of the more challenging periods for squad management, requiring careful rotation and adaptation to maintain competitive performance levels while managing the workload of available players.

Recent Form

LLDWL
L 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 (A)
L FC Augsburg 1-3 (H)
D VfB Stuttgart 1-1 (A)
W Hamburger SV 3-1 (H)
L 1. FC Köln 3-1 (A)

Form Analysis

Werder Bremen's recent form reveals a concerning pattern of inconsistency, with just one victory across their last five fixtures alongside one draw and three defeats. The statistics paint a picture of a side struggling to find defensive stability, having conceded nine goals while managing only six at the attacking end. Their narrow 1-0 loss to Hoffenheim was followed by a heavy 3-1 home defeat against Augsburg, before salvaging a point in a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

The lone bright spot came in their 3-1 home victory over Hamburger SV, demonstrating their capability to produce attacking displays when conditions align favorably. However, this positive result was immediately undermined by another disappointing 3-1 away defeat to Köln. The defensive frailties are particularly evident in their inability to keep a clean sheet throughout this period, while their attacking output has been sporadic rather than sustained. A notable pattern emerges regarding their home and away performances, with their solitary win coming at their own ground, suggesting they may be more vulnerable when traveling. The mixed quality of opposition faced indicates that Bremen's struggles cannot be attributed solely to facing superior teams, highlighting underlying issues that need addressing across both phases of play.

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