Overview
- Midfielder Matus Bero was chosen as Bochum’s new captain in a squad vote reflecting the club’s trust in his leadership.
- Goalkeeper Timo Horn will serve as vice-captain to support Bero and maintain continuity under coach Dieter Hecking.
- Coach Dieter Hecking expanded the player council to six members, which now comprises Matus Bero, Timo Horn, Maximilian Wittek, Kevin Vogt, Philipp Hofmann and Mats Pannewig.
- Bochum wraps up its pre-season with friendlies against Bundesliga opponents Hoffenheim on July 26 and Bayer Leverkusen on July 27.
- The team opens its 2025–26 second-division season against mstDarmstadt 98 on August 2.