Keven Schlotterbeck

Keven Matteo Schlotterbeck (born 28 April 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Southampton.

Schlotterbeck began his career with TSG Backnang before moving to SC Freiburg in 2017. He had loan spells with Union Berlin and VfL Bochum. In June 2024, Schlotterbeck joined FC Augsburg. He moved to Southampton in August 2026. Schlotterbeck represented Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Career

SC Freiburg Schlotterbeck made his professional debut for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on 3 February 2019, coming on as a substitute in the 38th minute for Manuel Gulde in the 2–2 away draw against VfB Stuttgart.

At the end of the 2019–20 season, Schlotterbeck returned to SC Freiburg after his season-long loan with Union Berlin ended.

Keven Schlotterbeck was part of the 2021–22 DFB–Pokal campaign, in which his team SC Freiburg reached the final. He would be substituted in extra time, playing alongside his brother Nico. His team lost 4–2 against RB Leipzig on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regular time. He scored his penalty as his team's third penalty taker in the shootout.

On 2 January 2023, he joined VfL Bochum on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.

Upon returning from loan, Schlotterbeck remained on the Freiburg bench in the opening game of the season, and on 22 August 2023 he returned to VfL Bochum on a new season-long loan.

FC Augsburg On 28 June 2024, Schlotterbeck signed a three-year contract with FC Augsburg.

Southampton On 27 August 2026, Schlotterbeck joined English side Southampton on a three-year contract. He made his debut for the club on 29 August in a 5–1 victory against Millwall. On 1 September, Schlotterbeck scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Birmingham City.

Personal life Schlotterbeck is the nephew of former professional footballer Niels Schlotterbeck, who also played for SC Freiburg. His younger brother, Nico, is also a professional footballer, playing for club Borussia Dortmund.

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