Nathan De Cat
TSG
Attacking Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Jul 19, 2008 (18)
Right
6'4"
190 lb
Sidelined with meniscus injury
De Cat (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Monchengladbach after suffering an injury to the lateral meniscus of his left knee during training, according to the club.
Analysis: De Cat sustained the injury during a training session, leaving him unavailable for Sunday's encounter against Borussia Monchengladbach. The extent of the meniscus damage and his recovery timeline have yet to be confirmed, although the club indicated he will remain sidelined for the time being. The young midfielder has occupied a reserve role this season, playing just 30 minutes across two Bundesliga appearances, both off the bench. His absence is unlikely to significantly affect the team's usual starting lineup, but it reduces the available midfield depth until he recovers.
Signs with Hoffenheim
De Cat has signed a long term contract with TSG Hoffenheim from RSC Anderlecht, according to the club.
Analysis: De Cat made his professional debut for Anderlecht in the Europa League in February 2025 before becoming a regular in the first team squad last summer, going on to make 46 competitive appearances with three goals and five assists across all competitions. The 17 year old central midfielder came through Anderlecht's academy from the age of nine and earned his senior Belgium debut in March 2026 after previously representing the country's youth national teams. He joins Hoffenheim as one of European football's most highly regarded midfield prospects, and his path to regular Bundesliga minutes will be one to track as he begins the next stage of his development.
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