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Werder Bremen most-used starting XI35 MATCHES
Werder Bremen's most-used starting XI last season, across 35 official matches, was Backhaus in goal, a back four of Friedl, Sugawara, Coulibaly and Pieper, and Grüll and Njinmah further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKBackhaus
- DEFFriedl
- DEFSugawara
- DEFCoulibaly
- DEFPieper
- MIDSchmid
- MIDLynen
- MIDStage
- MIDPuertas
- FWDGrüll
- FWDNjinmah
Team news
- No longer available: Backhaus, Sugawara and Puertas.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Werder Bremen last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Last Season's Most Common Werder Bremen XI
Based on 35 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- MIDSchmid3/3 penalties scored
Werder Bremen fixtures
Werder Bremen @ Lüneburger SK Hansa
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- Who started Werder Bremen's last match?
- Werder Bremen's starting XI on 16 May 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-1-4-1): M. Backhaus, I. Schmidt, A. Pieper, K. Coulibaly, O. Deman, S. Lynen, J. Njinmah, J. Stage, C. Puertas, R. Schmid, S. Musah.
- What was Werder Bremen's last result?
- Werder Bremen lost to Borussia Dortmund 0–2 on 16 May 2026.
- When did Werder Bremen last win?
- Werder Bremen last won on 18 Apr 2026, beating Hamburger SV 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Werder Bremen?
- R. Schmid has taken the most penalties for Werder Bremen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
- Who has made the most starts for Werder Bremen in the 2025-26 season?
- R. Schmid leads with 35 starts for Werder Bremen across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Werder Bremen use most often?
- Werder Bremen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 16 of their 35 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Werder Bremen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Backhaus has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Werder Bremen in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
- Which Werder Bremen defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Friedl has made the most starts as defender for Werder Bremen in the 2025-26 season, starting 30 matches.
- Which Werder Bremen midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- R. Schmid has made the most starts as midfielder for Werder Bremen in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
- Which Werder Bremen forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Grull has made the most starts as forward for Werder Bremen in the 2025-26 season, starting 24 matches.
Werder Bremen away to Lüneburger SK Hansa
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