VfL Osnabrück strengthens: Fridolin Wagner from Emmen signed!

VfL Osnabrück strengthens: Fridolin Wagner from Emmen signed!

A new player for VfL Osnabrück: The club today announced the signing of Fridolin Wagner, a 27-year-old midfielder. The move from FC Emmen from the Dutch second division was officially confirmed on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Wagner brings a solid track record with him to Osnabrück, where he has already gained extensive experience in Germany's lower leagues. He received his football training at RB Leipzig, where he started his career.

With an impressive total of 175 third division games, Wagner has played for clubs such as FSV Zwickau, Werder Bremen II, Preußen Münster, KFC Uerdingen and Waldhof Mannheim. Particularly noteworthy are his time in Mannheim, which lasted three years, as well as his current 32 appearances in the Dutch second division, where he scored two goals and provided four assists. Osnabrück's director of football, Joe Enochs, was pleased with the new addition, who is expected to be an important reinforcement for the defensive midfield.

A stroke of luck for the team

Fridolin Wagner joined the VfL team on Wednesday evening. In an initial statement, he was positive about getting to know the team and its processes in the training camp. Enochs emphasizes that Wagner can make a significant contribution to the team dynamic not only because of his experience, but also because of his passing accuracy. “We have a clear need in defensive midfield, and Wagner fits our requirements profile perfectly,” continued Enochs.

VfL has now brought together a total of six stations in third division history for Wagner, and fans can be excited to see how he will present himself in the new environment. Given his performance data, everything suggests that he could be a real stroke of luck.

Transfer activities in the third division

Wagner's transfer is not only important for VfL Osnabrück, but is also in the context of the current season. The overall balance of transfer activity in the Third League shows that 210 arrivals and 249 departures were recorded this year, with a total loss of around €3.3 million for the clubs. The average expenditure per club for new signings is around 20,750 euros, which underlines the economic challenges for many clubs.

It remains to be seen whether Fridolin Wagner's move will bring VfL Osnabrück forward in the coming season. What is certain is that the 27-year-old is approaching the new challenge with a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion. VfL and its fans can hope for exciting games.