# Dennis Seimen's rise at VfB Stuttgart > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dennis-seimen-bundesliga-debut-with-vfb-stuttgart > Updated: 2026-10-21T05:53:12.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3. Following his successful Bundesliga debut against SC Paderborn, where he kept a clean sheet and earned praise for his “bravery and composure,” goalkeeper Dennis Seimen has continued his rapid ascent with VfB Stuttgart. Seimen recently became the club’s youngest goalkeeper to appear in a Champions League match during a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. The 18-year-old German international, who holds Romanian citizenship through his mother, has reportedly declined interest from the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) to represent their national team. Former player Ciprian Marica indicated that despite contact from the FRF, Seimen remains focused on Germany, having represented them at all junior levels from U16 to U21. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Dennis Seimen makes Champions League debut for VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Dennis Seimen became the club's youngest Champions League debutant during a match against Atletico Madrid. He has reportedly declined interest from the Romanian national team. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dennis-seimen-makes-champions-league-debut-for-vfb-stuttgart ### 2026-10-11: Dennis Seimen makes emotional Bundesliga debut for VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Dennis Seimen kept a clean sheet in an emotional Bundesliga debut during a 2-0 win over SC Paderborn, where he was celebrated by both sets of fans. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dennis-seimen-makes-emotional-bundesliga-debut-for-vfb-stuttgart ### 2026-10-06: VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Dennis Seimen to make Bundesliga debut VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß has named Dennis Seimen as the starting goalkeeper for the upcoming match against Paderborn, marking the 20-year-old's Bundesliga debut. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jana-spegel-prepares-for-para-table-tennis-world-championships --- Cite as: Dennis Seimen's rise at VfB Stuttgart. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dennis-seimen-bundesliga-debut-with-vfb-stuttgart