Overview

• Dominik Reimann first captained the team in the 2024–25 season and helped guide Magdeburg to a fifth-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga
• New coach Markus Fiedler consulted his staff before reaffirming Reimann’s leadership role for the 2025–26 campaign
• Centre-back Marcus Mathisen, forward Martijn Kaars and defender Jean Hugonet were each named as matchday deputies
• Under UEFA’s post-Euro 2024 regulation now applied in Germany’s second division, one deputy speaks to referees alongside the goalkeeper at every game
• Reimann signed a contract extension on July 18 to remain at the club through at least 2027 as part of Magdeburg’s long-term planning