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Stuttgart reveal Mittelstädt needed stitches after victory over Paderborn

VfB Stuttgart have announced that Maximilian Mittelstädt will be sidelined until further notice after sustaining an injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win over SC Paderborn.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Stuttgart reveal Mittelstädt needed stitches after victory over Paderborn
Key Things to Know
  • Maximilian Mittelstädt required stitches for a heel laceration and is sidelined until further notice.
  • Stuttgart secured a 2-0 victory over SC Paderborn in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
  • The 29-year-old left-back has featured in every competitive game for Stuttgart this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

VfB Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstädt will be sidelined until further notice after suffering an injury in Saturday's 2-0 win over SC Paderborn. The club announced that the 29-year-old left-back sustained a laceration to his right heel following a challenge, requiring stitches immediately after the Bundesliga contest.

Mittelstädt has played in every competitive fixture for Stuttgart this season across the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, and DFB-Pokal. His injury comes ahead of Stuttgart's upcoming Champions League away match against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

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