# Randers FC defensive player acquisitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/randers-fc-defensive-player-acquisitions
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:46:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Randers FC has completed two defensive signings in late August 2026.

On August 28, the club signed 19-year-old Danish defender Simon Stüker from Silkeborg IF. Stüker, a right-back with significant youth national team experience, joined to seek more consistent playing time and provide depth following injuries to other players. The transfer involved a personal connection, as Silkeborg IF’s sports director is the player’s father.

On August 31, Randers FC announced the signing of 22-year-old Norwegian defender Nikolai Hopland on a four-year contract. Hopland joined from the Dutch club SC Heerenveen, bringing experience from the Eredivisie and the Norwegian U21 national team.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Randers FC signs Norwegian defender Nikolai Hopland

Randers FC has signed 22-year-old Norwegian defender Nikolai Hopland from SC Heerenveen on a four-year deal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/randers-fc-signs-norwegian-defender-nikolai-hopland

### 2026-08-28: Randers FC signs defender Simon Stüker from Silkeborg IF

Silkeborg IF has sold 19-year-old right-back Simon Stüker to Randers FC. The move allows the youth international to seek more playing time as his contract with Silkeborg was nearing its end.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/randers-fc-announces-signings-of-simon-stker-and-axel-henriksson

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