Hartmann Shifts Defense Role at WSV
Wuppertaler SV Welcomes Defender Juraj Hartmann
Wuppertaler SV has bolstered its defensive line with the addition of Juraj Hartmann, a 23-year-old defender who has signed from Sportfreunde Lotte. The news of Hartmann's arrival was confirmed on July 27, 2025.
Hartmann, standing tall at 1.91 meters, has a strong presence on the pitch and is known for his powerful heading game. His career trajectory has been marked by stints at various clubs, including Bayern Alzenau, Kickers Offenbach, and 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Hartmann began his football journey in the youth team of FSV Neuberg in 2006. He later moved to Lotte in September, and in September 2019, he represented the Croatian U19 team. Hartmann also had the opportunity to play for Mainz's senior team, where he established himself as a regular player and captain.
The signing of Hartmann marks the completion of Wuppertaler SV's squad planning, as expressed by Gaetano Manno, the club's manager. Manno expressed his satisfaction with the squad and expressed his trust in the players.
While Hartmann is expected to make his debut for Wuppertaler SV in the derby at the Spielvereinigung Velbert on August 1, the team will be without the services of Subaru Nishimura, who is out for a longer period due to a metatarsal fracture.
In the opening game against Fortuna Köln, Aldin Dervisevic and Salmin Rebronja performed admirably in central defense. With the addition of Hartmann, the team hopes to further strengthen its defensive line and secure strong results in the upcoming matches.
Despite extensive research, no additional biographic details, career achievements, or background information were available in the provided search content. Hartmann's eligibility to play in the derby at the Spielvereinigung Velbert on August 1 remains the focus of attention for football fans eager to see the new signing in action.
Signed defender Juraj Hartmann, who has played in European leagues at clubs like Bayern Alzenau and 1. FSV Mainz 05, is anticipated to make his debut for Wuppertaler SV in the upcoming derby match against Spielvereinigung Velbert on August 1. With Hartmann joining Aldin Dervisevic and Salmin Rebronja in the defense, the team hopes to solidify its defense and secure favorable results in the forthcoming matches.
