Hoffenheim loses midfielder Precious Benjamin to Austria Lustenau. The 19-year-old moves on loan for a season to the promoted team.

What happened?

Benjamin joined Hoffenheim's U19 team from Grassrunners FC in winter 2025, where he once made it into the Bundesliga squad. However, he did not play against FC Bayern.

Why is this important for Hoffenheim?

The loss of Benjamin could affect Hoffenheim's team. The 19-year-old has already trained at a high level and brings exciting abilities as a striker.

What comes next?

Hoffenheim is currently 5th in the Bundesliga with 61 points. The team scored 65 goals and conceded 52 goals in the previous season. The gap to league leader Bayern München is 28 points.

CategoryValue
League standing5th
Points61
Goals scored65
Goals conceded52
Gap to league leader28 points