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Angelo Stiller’s remarkable Champions League statistic highlights growing problem at Stuttgart

Angelo Stiller continues to impress for Stuttgart, but his outstanding numbers only highlight the attacking frustrations and midfield issues facing Sebastian Hoeneß.

By Cameron Smith · Bulinews

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Angelo Stiller leads the Champions League with 51 line-breaking passes, but Stuttgart continue to struggle for form.
Sebastian Hoeneß's side have suffered four losses in their opening six Bundesliga games, most recently losing 1-0 to Hamburg.
Stuttgart have generated 24 big chances in the league this season but have missed 21 of them.

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Angelo Stiller has recorded 51 line-breaking passes in the Champions League this season, the most of any player in the competition according to Opta. Despite the midfielder's impressive distribution, Sebastian Hoeneß's VfB Stuttgart side have suffered four defeats in their opening six Bundesliga matches, falling 1-0 to Hamburg on Saturday.

Cameron Smith writes that Stuttgart's struggles stem from attacking wastefulness and midfield instability. VfB have missed 21 of their 24 big league chances, while tactical shifts involving summer signing Grischa Prömel and Atakan Karazor have left the defense vulnerable during transitions ahead of their upcoming match against Atletico Madrid.

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