Mainz 05 sign Benedict Hollerbach

1. FSV Mainz 05 have signed Benedict Hollerbach from 1. FC Union Berlin. The 24-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the 05ers until 2029. The two clubs have agreed that details regarding the transfer shall remain undisclosed.

Hollerbach was born in Starnberg before receiving his footballing education in the academies of FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart. For the past couple of seasons, he wore the colours of the Köpenick club, making 62 Bundesliga appearances during this period (14 goals, three assists). Prior to this spell, he had three years with German third-tier side SV Wehen Wiesbaden, for whom he featured 104 times in competitive action, scoring on 24 occasions while providing a further 15 assists.

Sporting director Niko Bungert: “We are really pleased to have secured the services of Benedict Hollerbach. Benedict suits our intense and courageous style of play here in Mainz perfectly. He is one of the most dynamic players and strongest runners in the Bundesliga, capable of operating across the forward line. He is strong, possesses a good turn of pace and poses a goal threat. He has developed well over the past couple of years at Union and has become a leadership figure.”

Benedict Hollbach: “I am really pleased to undertake this new sporting challenge in Mainz and about the faith that has been shown in me, which I now hope to repay with everything I have got. Mainz 05 has presented a really clear sporting directive to me and one in which I can continue to develop as a footballer, as well as contributing with the great distances I cover and numerous sprints I make. I feel that I will fit perfectly into my new team and am looking forward to the intense and courageous style of football here.”