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·21. September 2025
SV Elversberg: HSV loanee Stange enjoys dream debut!

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·21. September 2025
On Deadline Day, HSV transferred Otto Stange to SV Elversberg. The loan deal could pay off for all parties, as the offensive player made a brilliant debut.
Just last week, he had to watch the 2:2 against Dresden from the bench for the entire game. Yesterday afternoon, it took until the 62nd minute before Otto Stange was allowed to enter the field in the away game at Eintracht Braunschweig - where he first wore the HSV professional team's jersey in November 2024. About 60 seconds later, he picked up speed for the first time and was abruptly stopped by Robin Heußer, who subsequently saw a yellow-red card.
Shortly after, the 18-year-old himself received a yellow card. But in the final phase, he drew attention to himself again with his performance. In the 79th minute, he rushed down the right wing and served Younes Ebnoutalib, who scored the decisive 1:3 with a direct shot. Seven minutes later, Stange appeared on the left side, his perfectly timed outside foot cross reached Frederik Schmahl, who scored the final 1:4.
The first appearance of the Hamburg native could hardly have gone better. In addition, SV Elversberg, who narrowly missed promotion last season, stayed overnight as the league leader. Next weekend, they aim to secure their already fifth season win against Holstein Kiel. Stange may already be part of the starting eleven. He immediately proved that he can play a leading role at the Saarlanders.
Both clubs are hoping for this from the loan. "With the loan, we have found an optimal solution for Otto's further development in terms of regular playing time. SVE has recently earned an excellent reputation as a station for loan players, so Otto will be in good hands there," said HSV Sporting Director Claus Costa after the deal was completed.
Hopefully, the year in Elversberg will follow the path of Nick Woltemade, Paul Wanner, or Fisnik Asllani, all of whom left an excellent impression and returned to the Bundesliga strengthened. The same goal is pursued by the Hamburger SV, celebrating its first season victory, where Stange still has a contract until 30.06.2028.
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