First Team

Fabian Reese becomes a Wolf

Attacking player joins VfL Wolfsburg from Hertha BSC.

The club’s third new signing for the 2026/2027 season is confirmed: Fabian Reese has joined the Green-and-Whites from capital club Hertha BSC. The 28-year-old attacking player has signed a contract with VfL Wolfsburg until 30 June 2030. He will wear the number 11 shirt under head coach Tobias Strobl. “Fabian has been one of the strongest players in Bundesliga 2 over the past few years. He is a key player who not only brings outstanding attacking qualities, but also an exceptional level of commitment, leadership and mentality. We’re very excited to have him with us,” said VfL sporting director Primin Schwegler.

“The right step for me”

“The decision to make a move was certainly not an easy one for me, which I’m sure people can understand. But it was a very deliberate decision, and one that makes me very happy. The way VfL fought to bring me here made me feel greatly valued. The highly professional environment, as well as the values upheld by the club, Volkswagen and the people around it, were key factors in my decision. Right from the start, I had the feeling that this was the right step for me,” said Fabian Reese.

Hertha BSC team captain

Fabian Reese was born in Kiel. He moved from the Storks’ youth academy to Schalke 04 at U17 level, where he progressed through the U19s and the reserve team before becoming a Bundesliga player. After making his first appearances in Germany’s top flight and the UEFA Europa League, Reese gained Bundesliga 2 experience during season-long loan spells with Karlsruher SC and SpVgg Greuther Fürth before returning to hometown club Holstein Kiel in 2020. Since joining Hertha BSC in 2023, he has recorded 35 goals and 31 assists in 91 competitive appearances. Last season, in which he scored 10 goals, he captained the Berlin side. Reese also made a total of 15 appearances for Germany at U19 and U20 level.