# German clubs secure player contracts and captains

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-clubs-secure-player-contracts-and-captains
> Updated: 2026-07-31T12:31:17.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 German sports clubs announced moves to lock in key personnel ahead of the new season. On 20 July, DSC Arminia Bielefeld confirmed a long‑term extension for defender Felix Hagmann, while ERV Schweinfurt retained captain Kevin Heckenberger through at least 2028, highlighting both clubs' focus on stability and leadership.

A week later, on 31 July, two 2. Liga football teams named new captains: Eintracht Braunschweig appointed goalkeeper Thorben Hoffmann, and SSV Jahn Regensburg chose Austrian defender Felix Strauss, with Adrian Fein as vice‑captain. These appointments signal a broader trend among German clubs to formalise squad hierarchy and ensure continuity as they head into the upcoming campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Eintracht Braunschweig and SSV Jahn Regensburg appoint new captains

Eintracht Braunschweig keeps Thorben Hoffmann as captain; SSV Jahn Regensburg names Felix Strauss captain, with Adrian Fein as vice‑captain.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eintracht-braunschweig-and-ssv-jahn-regensburg-appoint-new-captains

### 2026-07-20: DSC Arminia Bielefeld defender Felix Hagmann and ERV Schweinfurt captain Kevin Heckenberger extend contracts

Defender Felix Hagmann and captain Kevin Heckenberger have each signed multi‑year extensions with their German clubs, DSC Arminia Bielefeld and ERV Schweinfurt, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dsc-arminia-bielefeld-defender-felix-hagmann-and-erv-schweinfurt-captain-kevin-heckenberger-extend-c

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