Derby County Academy Overview

How Borussia Dortmund drove away one of Europe’s best goalscorers

An unfortunate circumstance thwarted his prospects at Bochum, and he was relegated to the bench at Borussia Dortmund II. Now Vangelis Pavlidis is feared across Europe – and even on the verge of a move to Barcelona?

Club impose immediate jumping ban on supporters after worrying finding

VfL Bochum 1848 v 1. FC Magdeburg - 2. Bundesliga

BVB must look in the mirror for the stalling of a "top-class player"

Borussia Dortmund loaned Kjell Wätjen to VfL Bochum over the summer. The 20-year-old has not had an easy season there so far. The year 2026 in particular has been a sobering experience for the number 8. What now?

Preußen Münster v Hertha BSC - 2. Bundesliga

Watch Hertha BSC vs. VfL Bochum live on TV and via livestream today

In the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC face VfL Bochum in Saturday evening’s top-of-the-table clash. But where is the match being played? SPOX has the answer.

German club turns to AI for new signings and director

Following their relegation from the Bundesliga, Bochum are turning to artificial intelligence to rebuild their sporting structure, from signing players to selecting their next sporting director. With instability at the management level and a need to modernise recruitment, the club are reportedly in talks with AI platform Plaier to overhaul how they scout, evaluate and develop football talent.

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 v VfL Bochum 1848 - Bundesliga

Ex-Brentford striker suffers 'quite life-threatening' injury

Ex-Brentford striker Philipp Hofmann was hospitalised with a collapsed lung and a broken rib after a Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Heidenheim.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Aston Villa Academy	5	2	2	1	8	8	0	8	W D D L W
17	Crystal Palace Academy	5	2	1	2	9	8	1	7	L W L W D
18	Derby County Academy	6	2	1	3	16	16	0	7	L W L L D
19	Leeds United Academy	5	2	1	2	12	13	-1	7	L W D L W
20	Manchester City Academy	4	2	0	2	11	9	2	6	W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form