Overview
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß confirmed the appointment on Wednesday as Undav takes over the captain's armband ahead of VfB's Bundesliga opener in Munich.
- Undav replaces Atakan Karazor, who has lost his regular starting place and will step down from the leadership role he held for two seasons.
- The striker has already served as deputy captain, wore the armband in the DFB-Pokal first round, and this summer extended his contract with VfB through 2029.
- Hoeneß announced the change while naming several players unavailable for the season opener, underlining that playing-time and on-field influence shaped the decision.
- Undav's strong public profile — including a 'Commander Deniz' nickname after a high-profile celebration — and last season's goal contributions have boosted his standing and could reshape Stuttgart's squad hierarchy.