Headline: Curse of the Day's Top Transfer
The 2022-2023 Landesliga season is gearing up for an exciting finish, with just 30 matchdays remaining. As the race for the top spot heats up, several teams are emerging as contenders in their respective regional divisions.
In Landesliga Lüneburg, the early leaders include SV Ahlerstedt/Ottendorf, VfL Güldenstern Stade, and MTV Eintracht Celle, all tied with 3 points and positive goal differences after the initial matches [1]. In Landesliga Nordost, SVG Steinachgrund has shown dominance with a recent 3-0 victory, indicating strong contention in that league [2]. In Landesliga Südost (Bayern), ESV Freilassing and SV Dornach are competing, although Freilassing seems to be among the early stronger teams [4].
While no direct mention of former Bundesliga players signing with Landesliga teams was found, professional-level players with relevant German football experience can be found in higher tiers. For example, Joe Joe Richardson, an American player with such experience, plays for Greifswalder FC — a Regionalliga Nordost team — coached by Roland Kroos, father of Bundesliga star Toni Kroos [3].
In the Landesliga, TSV Bernhausen aims for another promotion and is considered the likely next champion by eleven out of fifteen opponents [5]. However, the league leader, Thomas Otto, believes this season is more evenly matched than before [6]. TSV Bernhausen has warned its squad but acknowledges several serious competitors [7].
Two teams, TSGV Waldstetten and VfL Sindelfingen, have strengthened their personnel [8]. TSGV Waldstetten signed a former Bundesliga player, Tim Schraml (32) [9]. Only two of the 16 clubs have changed their coaches, SC Geislinging and TSV Bad Boll, with Metin Kartal and Pascal Römpfer now in charge [10].
Interestingly, the initial favorite's curse has been the rule in the Landesliga, with only three times in the past ten years did the initial favorite finish first [11]. However, 1. FC Heiningen, SC Geislingen, and TSV Oberensingen are the exceptions, managing to break the curse [12].
The 2022-2023 Landesliga season is set to kick off this weekend, promising an intense and unpredictable competition. Stay tuned for updates on your favourite teams and players!
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In the thrilling 2022-2023 Landesliga season, the pursuit of football glory doesn't just stop at regional divisions as some teams show keen interest in recruiting former Bundesliga players. For instance, TSGV Waldstetten bolstered their squad by signing Tim Schraml, a seasoned Bundesliga player [9].
