Overview
- Bild reports that the DFL’s 36 professional clubs approved the initiative at an assembly in Frankfurt, targeting a rollout for the 2026/27 season.
- The patch would be worn only by adult players for their first league appearance and then removed after the match.
- DFL partner Topps is expected to embed the removed patch into a limited trading card of the debutant, following the Fanatics collectibles model.
- The move mirrors programs in MLS and MLB, with Thomas Müller cited as a recent wearer during his stint in North America.
- An official DFL announcement has not been issued, so final scope and operational details remain subject to confirmation.