Dennis Seimen
VFB
Goalkeeper
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Dec 1, 2005 (20)
Left
6'4"
196 lb
Allows three against Gladbach
Seimen made two saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Monchengladbach.
Analysis: Seiman was in net for a third straight match Friday, as the goalie recorded two saves and allowed three goals in the loss. That said, it is a third straight start without a clean sheet for the keeper, still only having one in his debut match this campaign. He will now prepare to face Leverkusen on Saturday, likely to be a tough contest.
Concedes once in draw
Seimen had two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Seimen made his first start in the Champions League this season, conceding once and making two saves in the draw. He's now conceded twice and made eight saves across three starts in the UCL and Bundesliga this season. Next up in the UCL is a road trip to Galatasaray on Nov. 3.
Two saves in 1-0 loss
Seimen recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hamburger SV.
Analysis: Seimen started his second Bundesliga game in a row and was unable to prevent the only goal of the game as his side lost 1-0 to Hamburg. In his only other game for the club, he kept a clean sheet making four saves.
Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Seimen recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against SC Paderborn.
Analysis: Seiman made his first start of the season Saturday after missing the first part of the season with a hamstring injury. He played well in his return to the pitch, making four saves and keeping the team's first clean sheet of the young season. Next up is a UCL match at Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.
Will remain as starting goalkeeper
Seimen will be Stuttgart's goalkeeper going forward and will get the nod Saturday against Paderborn, manager Sebastian Hoeness revealed Thursday. "We've already decided that Dennis will play," Hoeness confirmed at Thursday's pre-match press conference.
Analysis: Even though the manager revealed that Fabian Bredlow will "continue to be given playing time in the future," Seimen will recover the starting role after overcoming the hamstring injury that sidelined him at the start of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. Seimen will be making his Bundesliga debut Saturday after he spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Paderborn in the 2. Bundesliga.
Starts against Greuther Furth
Seimen (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's friendly against SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Analysis: Seimen makes his first appearance since mid-July after missing roughly two and a half months with the hamstring injury. The friendly represents an important step toward regaining match fitness after he recently returned to full training. Stuttgart can now assess his readiness ahead of the Oct. 10 Bundesliga clash against Paderborn, with Fabian Bredlow having filled in during his absence.
In line for first appearance
Seimen (hamstring) sat out the opening friendly against Hedinheim but is set to make his comeback in Thursday's second warm-up match against Greuther Furth, his first appearance since mid-July after missing roughly two and a half months with the injury, according to Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
Analysis: Seimen sat out the friendly against Heidenheim as his rehabilitation had not progressed far enough, but he is now projected to feature for the first time since mid-July in Thursday's second preseason test versus Greuther Furth. Coming after roughly two and a half months sidelined, this outing is viewed as a crucial milestone that will let Stuttgart judge his match fitness before determining if he can be back for the Bundesliga away match at Paderborn on Oct. 10. In Seimen's absence, Fabian Bredlow has performed dependably between the posts and may get the nod again should the club prefer a more careful approach, although the pecking order from preseason still stands with Seimen as the starter and Bredlow as his backup.
Returns to full training
Seimen has returned to full team training after recovering from a hamstring injury and is expected to be available against Paderborn, according to ZVW.
Analysis: Seimen is closing in on his season debut after the hamstring injury suffered during preseason prevented him from making a competitive appearance. Despite his extended absence, coach Sebastian Hoeness recently reiterated that the 20-year-old remains Stuttgart's intended first-choice goalkeeper. Seimen is therefore expected to start against former loan club Paderborn if he comes through the remainder of the international break without a setback.
Returns to team training
Seimen (thigh) returned to team training Tuesday after being sidelined with a muscular injury to the back of his thigh, according to the club.
Analysis: Seimen's return to the group represents a significant step toward reclaiming his role as Stuttgart's starting goalkeeper, though it remains unclear when he'll be ready for competitive action. Fabian Bredlow has filled in between the posts during his absence and should continue to start until Seimen is fully cleared to return.
On track for October return
Seimen remains on track in his recovery from a thigh injury, with his rehabilitation progressing smoothly, according to Bild.
Analysis: Seimen suffered the injury in mid July, causing him to miss a large chunk of preseason, and barring any setbacks, he's set to rejoin team training during the international break in late September. Fabian Bredlow will start in goal until then, expected to handle Stuttgart's first four Bundesliga matches against Bayern Munich, Cologne, Hoffenheim and Dortmund, as well as the club's Champions League opener. Seimen is specifically targeting an October 10 return against Paderborn to reclaim his spot as Stuttgart's number one.
Out until international break
Seimen sustained a muscle injury in the back of his thigh during team training and will be unable to participate in training or match play at least until the international break at the end of September 2026, the club announced.
Analysis: Seimen's absence, expected to last until the end of September due to a muscle injury in the back of his thigh, disrupts what looked like a path to more playing time for the young goalkeeper after Alexander Nubel left the club and his successful loan with SC Paderborn, and now has to wait out an extended recovery before he can push for a spot between the posts. Should no new goalkeeper arrive before the season begins, Fabian Bredlow is the likely candidate to start.
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