HSV Hamburg Signs Goalkeeper Talent Leon Nowottny - HSV Hamburg signs rising star Leon Nowottny as new backup goalkeeper
HSV Hamburg has secured a new goalkeeper for the upcoming season. The club announced the signing of 20-year-old Leon Nowottny, who will replace Mohamed El-Tayar after his move to TVB Stuttgart. Currently on loan at TV Großwallstadt, Nowottny will join from THW Kiel as backup to Robin Haug.
Nowottny has spent the 2024/25 season on loan in the 2. Handball-Bundesliga, where his performances caught attention. His save rate of 38-40% places him among the top five under-23 goalkeepers in the division. In key matches, he has outperformed rivals from clubs like HSG Wetzlar and TSV Bayer Dormagen.
HSV Hamburg, sitting 10th in the Handball Bundesliga, sees Nowottny as a strong addition to their squad. The young keeper will slot in behind first-choice Robin Haug, providing depth ahead of the new campaign.
The transfer strengthens HSV Hamburg's goalkeeping options for next season. Nowottny's arrival follows El-Tayar's departure, ensuring the team retains experience and youth in the position. His loan spell in the second tier has already demonstrated his potential at a higher level.
