When SV Werder Bremen play at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, it will not only be a reunion with their recently-departed long-time manager Klaus Allofs. Werder's former playmaker Diego and defensive boss Naldo both also are among the ranks for Wolfsburg.

Naldo spent seven years along the Weser, playing in 173 Bundesliga matches for the Green-Whites. His Brazilian compatriot Diego appeared in 84 Bundesliga contests with the Werder diamond on his chest, scoring 38 goals and setting up 28 more.

WERDER.DE put together more exciting facts about the showdown of old friends at Wolfsburg's Volkswagen Arena.

Did you know ...

... that there is a fourth personality with a past with the opponents from the weekend? Florian Hartherz transferred in 2011-12 from VfL Wolfsburg II to Bremen. The left back recently made the Werder roster for the injured Phillip Bargfrede.

... that Werder have picked up the most points after trailing in games along with Gladbach and Frankfurt? The Green-Whites have collected seven points after falling behind, most recently three points in a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf last Sunday. Wolfsburg meanwhile have not given up any points after leading in a game.

... that Bremen have scored in 17 of their last 18 Bundesliga matches? They only failed to score in their 2-0 loss against Bayern Munich at Weser Stadium.

... that 18 of Wolfsburg's 19 competitive match goals this season were scored by new acquisitions (including returnee Diego)? Hasebe is the only Wolves player who scored this season after having played for VfL last season.

... that Wolfsburg can pull even on points with Bremen with a victory? The Green-Whites meanwhile can jump into an international spot for the first time this season with a victory. SVW are ranked seventh for the third time this season.

Compiled by OPTA