VfB Stuttgart Footballers Religion 2026/2027 Squad

The 2026–27 season is the 134th season in the history of VfB Stuttgart and the club’s seventh consecutive campaign in the Bundesliga. In addition to the domestic league, Stuttgart is participating in the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League.

Among the club’s major achievements, VfB Stuttgart has won the national championship five times, the DFB-Pokal four times, and the UEFA Intertoto Cup a record two times. In the all-time Bundesliga table, the club sits in fourth place.

The current Stuttgart squad features a diverse mix of Christian, Muslim, and Yazidi players. Chris Führich and Maximilian Mittelstädt top the list as the most notable players practicing Christianity. In contrast, Moroccan Bilal El Khannouss and Ermedin Demirović make the list as devoted Muslim players in the squad.

Read below all the players in VfB Stuttgart and their religious beliefs. Please contact us if you see any mistakes or errors regarding a specific player’s religion.

Fabian Bredlow Religion

Fabian Bredlow is a German professional footballer who has not publicly shared details about his specific religious beliefs.

Bredlow began his youth career with RB Leipzig in 2012 and made his professional debut with Hallescher FC in the 3. Liga in 2015. In 2017, Bredlow transferred to 1. FC Nürnberg on a free deal and subsequently helped the team secure promotion to the Bundesliga by finishing second in the 2. Bundesliga, where he recorded 7 clean sheets.

In July 2019, Bredlow joined VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee, initially as part of their squad in the 2. Bundesliga following their relegation. He played a role in their promotion back to the Bundesliga in 2020. Bredlow was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2023–24 Bundesliga season and their victory in the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal. His contract with Stuttgart runs until 30 June 2027.

Jeff Chabot Religion

Jeff Chabot is a German professional footballer who has not publicly discussed his personal religious beliefs.

Jeff Chabot was born on 12 February 1998 in Hanau, Germany, to a German father and a French mother. He plays as a centre-back for VfB Stuttgart and has previously played for football clubs Sparta Rotterdam, Groningen, Sampdoria, Spezia, and 1. FC Köln.

In May 2024, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Chabot from 1. FC Köln on a four-year contract until June 2028. He made his debut in a pre-season friendly against FSV Hollenbach on 7 June 2024. Chabot made his UEFA Champions League debut on 17 September 2024 against Real Madrid.

Bilal El Khannouss Religion

Bilal El Khannouss is a Moroccan professional footballer who is a practicing Muslim.

El Khannouss joined Anderlecht in 2009 but moved to Genk in 2019 due to a lack of playing opportunities. He made his professional debut in the Belgian Pro League during the 2022–23 season. In August 2024, El Khannouss signed for Premier League club Leicester City on a four-year deal for a reported £21 million fee before moving to VfB Stuttgart on loan in 2025.

On 25 May 2026, his loan spell was made permanent as he signed a long-term contract with the club. Stuttgart subsequently triggered the mandatory purchase clause worth a reported €18 million to secure his services.

Ermedin Demirović Religion

Ermedin Demirović is a Bosnian professional footballer who is a practicing Muslim. He visited a mosque in Sarajevo during the national team’s concentration.

Ermedin Demirović was born on 25 March 1998 in Hamburg, Germany. His father, originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, migrated to Germany prior to the Bosnian War in the early 1990s. Demirović started his professional career at RB Leipzig, playing mainly in its reserve team, before joining Alavés in 2017. He was loaned to Sochaux in 2018, to Almería in 2019, and to St. Gallen later that year. In July 2020, Demirović was transferred to SC Freiburg for an undisclosed fee. Two years later, he signed with FC Augsburg, where he was named team captain the following year.

In July 2024, Demirović moved to VfB Stuttgart for a reported fee of €21 million on a four-year deal to replace the departing Serhou Guirassy, who had moved to Borussia Dortmund. He debuted officially for the side in the DFL-Supercup fixture against Bayer Leverkusen on 17 August. On 9 September 2026, Demirović scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick in a win over Viking.

Ramon Hendriks Religion

Ramon Hendriks is a Dutch professional footballer who has not publicly shared details about his specific religious beliefs.

Born in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Hendriks played youth football for ASWH before joining Feyenoord in 2017. In January 2021, he joined NAC Breda on loan until the end of the season, followed by a loan to Utrecht in 2022 and Vitesse for the 2023–24 season.

In June 2024, Hendriks signed a four-year contract with VfB Stuttgart, extending until 30 June 2028.

Grischa Prömel Religion

Grischa Prömel is a German professional footballer who has not publicly specified a personal religious affiliation.

Prömel began his professional career with Karlsruher SC, having joined them from TSG Hoffenheim’s second team in 2015. In 2017, he signed with 1. FC Union Berlin, where he contributed to the club’s promotion to the Bundesliga at the end of the 2018–19 season. During his five-year stint with Union, he helped the team qualify for European competitions, including the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021 and the UEFA Europa League in 2022. In July 2022, Prömel returned to TSG Hoffenheim on a free transfer.

On 25 May 2026, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Prömel on a contract until 2029. On 4 September 2026, Prömel scored his first goal for VfB Stuttgart in the 60th minute of a 4-1 win against 1. FC Köln.

Chris Führich Religion

Chris Führich is a German professional footballer who is a devout Christian. He is a prominent participant in the “JesusMyGoal” movement and has worn shirts with messages like “I belong to Jesus” during team celebrations.

Führich started his career at 1. FC Köln before joining Borussia Dortmund II in 2019 and making his 3. Liga debut in the 2019–20 season. He had a loan spell at SC Paderborn 07 in the 2020–21 2. Bundesliga season.

In July 2021, Führich joined VfB Stuttgart permanently in July 2021 for a transfer fee of €2.5 million, signing a four-year contract that was extended in February 2024 until 2028. In the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, he provided two assists on the opening matchday and scored a brace on the third matchday. In 2024, he won the Bundesliga runner-up title and the DFB-Pokal with his club. In August of the same year, he finished as runner-up in the DFL-Supercup and also reached the milestone of 100 Bundesliga appearances for the club.

Finn Jeltsch Religion

Finn Jeltsch is a German professional footballer who has not publicly shared details about his specific religious beliefs.

Jeltsch came through the youth system of 1. FC Nürnberg. He made his professional debut with Nürnberg in the lower leagues and transferred to VfB Stuttgart for €9.5 million on 3 February 2025, signing a contract until June 2030. He made his Bundesliga debut on 15 February 2025 as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to VfL Wolfsburg.

Angelo Stiller Religion

Angelo Stiller is a German professional footballer who is a practicing Christian, though he has not publicly confirmed it.

Stiller was born in Munich, Germany. He has a cleft lip, which affects the shape of his nose. Stiller began his youth career at TSV Milbertshofen from 2006 to 2010 before joining the FC Bayern Munich academy. In January 2021, Stiller joined TSG Hoffenheim for the 2021–22 season.

In August 2023, Stiller moved to VfB Stuttgart and signed a four-year deal. He helped Stuttgart secure a second-place finish in the 2023–24 Bundesliga campaign, which qualified the team for the UEFA Champions League. In January 2025, Stiller extended his contract until 2028.

Jamie Leweling Religion

Jamie Leweling is a German professional footballer who has not publicly disclosed his religious beliefs.

Jamie Leweling was born on 26 February 2001 in Nuremberg, Germany. He was raised in Nuremberg by a German mother and a Ghanaian father. Leweling began his professional career at Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, where he helped the team secure promotion to the Bundesliga in 2021. In July 2022, Leweling joined Union Berlin for the 2022–23 season.

He spent the 2023–24 season on loan back at VfB Stuttgart. In July 2024, Stuttgart made the move permanent for €5 million, with his contract extended to June 2029 in December 2024. On 21 January 2025, he scored his first Champions League brace in a 3–1 away victory against Slovan Bratislava.

Maximilian Mittelstädt Religion

Maximilian Mittelstädt is a German professional footballer who is a Christian and believes in God.

Mittelstädt began his youth career at SC Staaken and FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf before joining Hertha BSC’s academy in 2012. In the 2014-15 season, he helped the Hertha BSC U19 team win the U19 German Cup. In August 2015, he was promoted to the Hertha BSC first team.

In June 2023, Mittelstädt signed for VfB Stuttgart on a three-year contract. In the 2023–24 season, he achieved the highest dribbling success rate in the Bundesliga at 61%, playing a crucial role in his club’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League. On 31 August 2024, Stuttgart extended Mittelstädt’s contract until June 2028.

Dženan Pejčinović Religion

Dženan Pejčinović is a German professional footballer who has not publicly shared specific details about his personal religious beliefs. However, his ethnic background strongly aligns with the Islamic faith.

Dženan Pejčinović was born on 15 February 2005 in Munich, Germany, to parents of Montenegrin origin from the town of Plav. He plays as a forward for VfB Stuttgart and previously played for Fortuna Düsseldorf and VfL Wolfsburg.

On 10 August 2026, Pejčinović joined VfB Stuttgart for a reported fee of €25 million. He signed a contract until 2031, leaving VfL Wolfsburg after its relegation to the second tier. He made his debut on 21 August 2026, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 DFB-Pokal win against Hansa Rostock.

Josha Vagnoman Religion

Josha Vagnoman is a German professional footballer who has not publicly shared details about his specific religious beliefs.

Josha Vagnoman was born on 11 December 2000 in Hamburg, Germany, to a German mother and an Ivorian father. He began his youth career at Hamburger SV, joining their academy in 2010 at the age of nine and signing his first professional contract in 2018.

In July 2022, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Vagnoman on a four-year contract. During his time at Stuttgart, he won the 2023-2024 Bundesliga runner-up title and the 2025 DFB-Pokal champion title with the team. In August 2025, Vagnoman extended his contract with Stuttgart until June 2028.

Deniz Undav Religion

Deniz Undav is a German professional footballer who practices the Yazidi faith. He openly identifies as a Kurdish Yazidi, and his parents are Kurdish refugees of the Yazidi faith who emigrated to Germany from Turkey and Syria.

Undav plays as a forward for VfB Stuttgart, which he captains, and the Germany national team. He previously played for several European clubs, including TSV Havelse, Eintracht Braunschweig II, SV Meppen, Union SG, and Brighton & Hove Albion.

In August 2023, Undav signed for VfB Stuttgart on a season-long loan for the 2023–24 season, where he excelled with 18 goals and 10 assists in 33 Bundesliga matches. On 9 August 2024, after his loan spell, Undav signed for VfB Stuttgart permanently for a reported fee of €27 million on a three-year contract. In August 2026, Undav became the new captain of VfB Stuttgart.