Nikolas Nartey
VFB
AM (RW)
Shadow Striker
Feb 22, 2000 (26)
Left
6'1"
181 lb
StuttgartRanking
Grades
Key Grades
2025/2026 Bundesliga
Overall Grades by game
2025/2026 Bundesliga
Upcoming matches
News
Nearing team return
Nartey (thigh) could return to full team training early next week, according to head coach Sebastian HoeneB. "He is already doing quite a bit. We're hoping he might be able to step back in early next week, but it won't be enough for this week."
Analysis: Nartey suffered a muscle injury and is now showing signs of progress in his recovery, with Sebastian HoeneB reporting that the midfielder is already doing quite a lot. The coach hopes Nartey can resume full team training early next week, although a return this week remains too early. His progression is encouraging, but whether he can be included in the squad for the Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on Sep. 19 remains unclear and will likely depend on how he responds after returning to full training.
Suspended for Champions League opener
Nartey (thigh) will miss Wednesday's Champions League opener against Viking due to suspension, leaving him more time to recover from his injury, according to UEFA.
Analysis: Nartey had been dealing with a thigh injury suffered in the DFB Pokal match against Hansa Rostock, lasting only nine minutes before being replaced by Josha Vagnoman, an issue that had already left his availability for upcoming matches unclear. This suspension now confirms he will be sidelined for the European opener regardless of how that recovery progresses.
Explore more players
Fabian Rieder
FCA• #32• CM
Yuito Suzuki
SCF• #14• AM
Joshua Kimmich
FCB• #6• CM
Rocco Reitz
RBL• #20• CMSelect Player
Search and select a player to compare