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VfB Stuttgart most-used starting XI53 MATCHES

VfB Stuttgart's most-used starting XI this season, across 53 official matches, was Nübel in goal, a back four of Mittelstädt, Chabot, Hendriks and Jeltsch, and Undav, Leweling and Führich further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Nübel.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for VfB Stuttgart this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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VfB Stuttgart
STU
Est. 1893
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Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart manager
Head Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
GermanySince Apr 2023
Transfers
In· 8
  • Prömel from 1899 HoffenheimFree agentJun '26
  • LeijTransferJun '26
  • FunkFree agentJun '26
  • Khannouss from LeicesterTransferJun '26
  • UlrichReturn from loanJun '26
  • Stergiou from 1. FC HeidenheimReturn from loanJun '26
  • Milošević from Werder BremenReturn from loanJun '26
  • Seimen from SC Paderborn 07Return from loanJun '26
Out· 4
  • JattaTransferJul '26
  • Darvich to SV ElversbergLoanJun '26
  • Nübel to Bayern MünchenReturn from loanJun '26
  • StenzelFree agentJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 16 of last 30
4-2-3-1
53%
3-4-1-2
20%
3-4-2-1
17%
4-4-1-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

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Stats & Facts

VfB Stuttgart

Who started VfB Stuttgart's last match?
VfB Stuttgart's starting XI on 23 May 2026 in the DFB Pokal (3-4-2-1): A. Nubel, L. Jaquez, J. Chabot, R. Hendriks, J. Leweling, A. Stiller, C. Andres, M. Mittelstadt, D. Undav, C. Fuhrich, E. Demirovic.
What was VfB Stuttgart's last result?
VfB Stuttgart lost to Bayern München 0–3 on 23 May 2026.
When did VfB Stuttgart last win?
VfB Stuttgart last won on 9 May 2026, beating Bayer Leverkusen 3–1.
Who takes penalties for VfB Stuttgart?
M. Mittelstädt has taken the most penalties for VfB Stuttgart in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for VfB Stuttgart this season?
A. Nubel leads with 49 starts for VfB Stuttgart across all competitions this season.
What formation does VfB Stuttgart use most often?
VfB Stuttgart have used a 4-2-3-1 in 29 of their 52 matches this season.
Which VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper has started the most this season?
A. Nubel has made the most starts as goalkeeper for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 49 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart defender has started the most this season?
M. Mittelstadt has made the most starts as defender for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 41 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Stiller has made the most starts as midfielder for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 47 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart forward has started the most this season?
D. Undav has made the most starts as forward for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 41 matches.
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