Goalkeeper Fotios Adamidis joins WSV's three-man squad in net.
The 6-foot-4-inch (1.96-meter) prodigious goalie, Fotios Adamidis, has been honing his skills with the Wuppertaler SV's main squad. The club officially announced the signing on June 5, 2025, with Gaetano Manno, the sporting director, chronicling, "Fotios Adamidis, a remarkable young goalkeeper with immense potential, joins us from MSV Duisburg. With his arrival, we're well-prepared in the goalkeeping department for the upcoming season."
Manno gushed about Adamidis, praising his immense talent, impressive presence, and rapid development for his age. The prodigious goalkeeper was the undisputed starter for MSV Duisburg's U19 team, and even spent the entire previous year training with their first team[6].
Adamidis expressed his excitement about joining Wuppertaler SV, looking forward to the new season. The squad is almost complete, with only three positions - two central defenders and a striker - left to be filled[3].
With Adamidis' addition, Wuppertaler SV bolsters their goalkeeping unit, which already includes Michael Luyambula and Emil Metz[7]. The club's current squad for the 2025/26 season includes:
Goalkeepers: Fotios Adamidis (from MSV Duisburg U19), Michael Luyambula, Emil Metz...
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[1] Fotios Adamidis is an 18-year-old prospect who demonstrated his prowess by playing in 39 games for MSV Duisburg's U19 team over the previous two seasons. His exceptional performance earned him the starting goalkeeper's position.
[2] Adamidis marked a major triumph in his young career by leading MSV Duisburg U19 to the Niederrheinpokal victory on June 1, 2025.
[3] Wuppertaler SV's final additions to their squad will be two central defenders and a striker.
[4] Fotios Adamidis' transfer to Wuppertaler SV solidifies the goalkeeper position, providing competition for Michael Luyambula and Emil Metz.
[5] Adamidis' height of 1.96 meters is advantageous for a goalkeeper and contributes to his imposing presence.
[6] Adamidis trained with MSV Duisburg's first team for the entire preceding year, further accelerating his development.
[7] The additions of Fotios Adamidis, Michael Luyambula, and Emil Metz fortify Wuppertaler SV's goalkeeper position.
Fotios Adamidis, the prodigious goalkeeper, will join Wuppertaler SV's strong goalkeeping unit, which already includes Michael Luyambula and Emil Metz. After demonstrating his prowess and impressive development, Adamidis is looking forward to the new season with the squad.
