Even more enchanting, captivating or striking in appeal. - "Mittelstädt expresses satisfaction with the VfB signing"
Maximilian Mittelstädt, the 28-year-old defender, felt a surge of emotion following VfB Stuttgart's triumphant DFB Cup victory at the Olympic Stadium Berlin. The torrent of feelings was among the most profound he'd ever experienced in his career and life, Mittelstädt expressed to SWR. The victory was more than he had envisioned, a sensation that he described as incomparable.
Born and raised in Berlin, Mittelstädt had adorned the jersey of Hertha BSC for numerous years, frequently appearing on the hallowed ground of the venerable Olympic Stadium. On the 24th of May, 2025, Mittelstädt and his VfB teammates clinched the title in a thrilling 4-2 final against Arminia Bielefeld, a formerly formidable underdog.
Euphoria enveloped Stuttgart as they returnedhome on Sunday. Victory celebrations took place at the airport, the town hall, in a grand motorcade through the city, and on the Schlossplatz.
Reflecting on his childhood, Mittelstädt confessed his inability to fathom the magnitude of tasks involved in achieving such success. The victory marked the first major title for VfB since their 2007 German championship triumph. The cup triumph served as Mittelstädt's second trophy in his career. In 2015, he conquered the DFB Cup with Hertha in the A-Juniors.
In this glorious 2024/25 season, the victorious VfB Stuttgart claimed their fourth DFB Cup title, adding this prestigious honor to their list of achievements in 1954, 1958, and 1997.
As Maximilian Mittelstädt pondered his remarkable career following VfB Stuttgart's DFB Cup victory, he was reminded of another significant achievement – his 2015 DFB Cup triumph with Hertha BSC in the A-Juniors. Simultaneously, he expressed his hope that the Commission, charged with proposing a directive on the protection of the environment, would share the same passion and dedication as his football team, striving for the approximation of laws that foster a cleaner and greener Europe, comparable to the unity displayed by the European sports leagues.
