First-team news

Today marks exactly ten years since a then 19-year-old Michael Zetterer joined SV Werder Bremen from SpVgg Unterhaching. Initially bought in as a talented youth prospect, the Munich native had to surpass several hurdles and setbacks on his path to becoming the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. Zetterer dealt with several injuries before being loaned out twice, returning to take part in Werder’s…

SV Werder Bremen took home a point following a 2-2 draw in Dortmund on Saturday, but were left feeling dissatisfied with their performance during the first half. WERDER.DE have summed up all the post-match reaction from within the team.

SV Werder Bremen's wait for their first win of 2025 continues, after a 2-2 draw away at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday afternoon. The Green-Whites found themselves trailing 2-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Signal Iduna Park, despite an early red card to BVB's Nico Schlotterbeck (21'). Serhou Guirassy (28') opened the scoring before an own goal from Marco Friedl (51') doubled BVB's lead.…

SV Werder are hoping to rediscover that winning feeling on Saturday afternoon following a run of seven games without victory (kick-off 15:30 CET). Many may be unsure of what to expect from upcoming opponents Borussia Dortmund, who dismissed their head coach during the week. Our match preview continues below.

Both SV Werder and Borussia Dortmund are still winless in 2025. On Saturday, 25.01.25, they will face off at the Signal-Iduna-Park at 15:30 CET. There was a change of head coach during the week for BVB, and this was one of the things that Ole Werner addressed at the pre-match press conference on Thursday. The Werder boss also spoke about…

Ducksch & Njinmah back in team training

SV Werder were able to welcome two players back to the training pitches on Friday morning as both Marvin Ducksch and Justin Njinmah made a full return to team training.

Before SV Werder took to the training pitch for the first time this week in preparation for the match away to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, 25/01/2025 (kick-off 15:30 CET), Marco Grüll spoke to the media. SVW are currently on a run of three games without victory – their longest such run of the season – however, the Austrian has netted four goals across the last four matches and provided the…

SV Werder Bremen were left empty-handed after a 2-0 defeat on Bundesliga matchday 18. The Green-Whites were visibly disappointed with the result, having hoped for a much different start to the second half of the season. WERDER.DE have summed up all the key quotes following the game.  

SV Werder Bremen started the second half of the Bundesliga season with a 2-0 defeat against FC Augsburg. In front of a home crowd of 39,350 spectators, the Green-Whites conceded twice in the first half (4', 45'+1), as Samuel Essende's brace sealed the win for the visitors.

SV Werder Bremen will start the second half of the season against a side known for being tough to face: FC Augsburg visit the Weserstadion on Sunday (19/1/25) for a 17:30 CET kick-off. The Fuggerstädter travel up north on the back of a victory in midweek.

A busy schedule for the Green-Whites culminates in the beginning of the latter half of the league season on Sunday, 19.01.25, when FC Augsburg come to town (kick-off 17:30 CET). Ahead of the second home match within the space of a few days, Ole Werner spoke in his press conference on Friday about…

Despite taking the lead three times, SV Werder Bremen were left with just a point after a 3-3 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim. The visitors were able to score a late equaliser following a controversial free kick call. The mood after the match was tinged with frustration, as the Green-Whites sought to explain what had happened. WERDER.DE have summed up all the key quotes following the game.

SV Werder Bremen ended the first half of the season with a 3-3 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim. Despite taking the lead three times, the Green-Whites were unable to get their second home with of the season. The 39,350 spectators at the Weserstadion witnessed an entertaining affair against FCH, with Marco Grüll (1', 79') and Marvin Ducksch (56') on target for the hosts. Heidenheim were able to…

The final game of the first half of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season sees SVW welcome 1. FC Heidenheim to the Weserstadion on Wednesday night (20:30 CET). Ole Werner has made his aim clear for the second game in this triple header at the start of the new year: reach the halfway mark on a high with another three points on the board.

It’s a busy start to 2025 for SV Werder Bremen. After starting the year with a trip to Leipzig at the weekend, Ole Werner’s men host 1. FC Heidenheim on Wednesday night at 20.:30 CET (15/1/25). The SVW head coach spoke to the media on Tuesday before the game. The 36-year-old discussed…

SV Werder began 2025 with a 4-2 defeat against RB Leipzig. The Green-Whites looked back on what they could have done better against a string home side, and looked forward to the challenges ahead. WERDER.DE has all the post-match reaction.

SV Werder Bremen were beaten 4-2 by RB Leipzig in their first match of 2025. The hosts took the lead in the 23rd minute through Xavi. The Green-Whites hit back quickly though via Mitchell Weiser (26’). Xavi put RBL ahead again before half time, however (35’). Benjamin Sesko added a third in the 47th minute, before Christoph Baumgartner wrapped up the win for Leipzig in the first minute of injury…

Back to business! The winter break is over and matchday 16 in the Bundesliga is upon us. For Ole Werner and his side, a difficult trip to fourth-placed RB Leipzig awaits on Sunday, 12th January from 15:30 CET. “We are more than capable of giving them a game over the 90 minutes. I heard that we haven’t recorded a win in Leipzig before, so our aim is to change that,” said Werder’s head coach at his…

It is nearly a year to the day since Julian Malatini joined SV Werder from Argentine first division side Defensa y Justicia during the 2024 January transfer window. The defender made a fast start to life in green and white, netting on his debut in the 3-1 win over SC Freiburg. 19 further competitive appearances have followed since as well as another goal during the wild topsy-turvy 4-3 victory…

Werder talent Wesley Adeh will continue his development at the Green-Whites after the 18-year-old signed a professional contract with the club on Friday, 10th January.