Holstein Kiel has signed Sebastian Schonlau from Vancouver and will play with the defender in the new season of the 2. Bundesliga. The 31-year-old was a teammate of Thomas Müller at Vancouver Whitecaps FC last season.

What does the transfer mean for Holstein Kiel?

The transfer of Schonlau to Holstein Kiel is an important step for the club, which currently stands 12th in the 2. Bundesliga with 41 points from 34 games and a record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.

Who is Sebastian Schonlau?

Sebastian Schonlau is an experienced defender who has played in more than 260 games in the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, and 3. Liga. He played for Hamburger SV from 2021 to 2025 and has also played for SC Paderborn and SC Verl.

How does the coach react to the transfer?

KSV coach Tim Walter, who worked with Schonlau for three years at Hamburger SV, said: «Bascho was my captain in Hamburg and one of my most important contacts within the team. We gain with him an absolute leader and a very experienced defender».

Holstein Kiel has not earned any points in the last 5 games and lost the last game against Dynamo Dresden 2-1 on May 17, 2026. With the transfer of Schonlau, the club hopes to strengthen its defense and start the new season better.