Stange on his St. Pauli past: "I'm now at the best club in the city" | OneFootball

At just 19 years old, homegrown talent Otto Stange is already among the most popular players for many HSV fans.

After his early return from loan at SV 07 Elversberg, the attacking talent spoke openly in a Mopo interview about his development, his past with the city rivals, and his deep connection to HSV.

Despite its short duration, Stange describes the loan to Elversberg as a personal step forward. “It was a good experience for me. I made progress both personally and as a footballer,” he says. As a substitute, he scored three goals and provided two assists in eleven appearances. He remains unfazed by the fact that, apart from a DFB Cup match, he never made it into the starting lineup. “At my age, there are still many things I need to work on,” says Stange. Patience is part of his journey.

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Clear Commitment from Stange to HSV

When the call from Hamburg came in winter, Stange didn’t have to think twice. “I’m very happy to be back here,” he emphasizes. The return also felt like coming home; the teenager is currently living with his parents again.

In his native city of Hamburg, Stange hasn’t always played exclusively for HSV. Until 2014, he actually played for city rivals FC St. Pauli. But the striker addresses the topic with a smile: “I know that I played for a few clubs in Hamburg like ETV and Victoria, and that now I’m definitely at the best club in the city.” A clear commitment.

However, he doesn’t feel any particular pressure of expectation as a native Hamburger. “I think it’s so cool and I really enjoy it,” he says about the support from the fans. His dream for the rest of the season? “To score a goal at the Volksparkstadion. Scoring my first Bundesliga goal there—that would definitely be a very special moment for me.”

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