Jens Stage: Before the 100th game – A key player for Werder Bremen!

Jens Stage: Before the 100th game – A key player for Werder Bremen!

Jens Stage is facing a very special event: next Saturday, October 4th, 2025, the midfielder will play his 100th competitive game for SV Werder Bremen. From 3:30 p.m. onwards, the vice-captain will face FC St. Pauli. “It’s a great thing, but for me the focus is on winning,” emphasizes Stage, who has played a key role in the team since moving from Copenhagen in the summer of 2022. He took his first steps as a Werder player in the DFB Cup against Cottbus before making his Bundesliga debut in Wolfsburg and immediately providing an assist.

Coach Horst Steffen is enthusiastic about Stage's development and emphasizes that he is an important pillar of the team despite his injury problems. “He has a lot of commitment, shows quality and a sense of responsibility,” praises Steffen. The recent defeats against Freiburg (0:3) and Bayern (0:4) have dampened the mood, but Stage is seen by his colleagues and fans as a real difference player.

Personal milestones

Overall, Stage considers reaching 100 games to be something he is proud of. A look back at his time at Werder shows that February 2023 was a very special highlight for him: the week he became a father, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 2-0 away win against Stuttgart. Moments like this, he says, make football even more valuable to him.

After a serious foot injury that cost him a few weeks, Stage celebrated a great comeback - with a goal against Gladbach. The vice-captain emphasizes the importance of staying close to the team and always being there for your colleagues, even in difficult times.

Outlook for the game against St. Pauli

Looking ahead to the upcoming duel against St. Pauli, Stage is optimistic, but also has great respect for the opponent. “St. Pauli started the season well and defended compactly,” he warns. This won't be a walk in the park and the team will have to give everything to keep the three points in the Weserstadion.

Stage sees the next 100 competitive games as an opportunity for positive development for himself and for the club. “I want to take responsibility and be a role model for the young players,” said the player, who also impressed the coach with his attitude and performance. “I would rather have him in the team because he brings a lot to the table,” emphasizes Steffen, confirming the central role that Stage plays for SV Werder Bremen.

In the turbulent world of football, where injuries and defeats often predominate, Stage remains a ray of hope and a role model for everyone. We're excited to see what the next 100 games will bring!

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