These individuals express their hopes for support from the KSC spectators.

From KSC Fans to the Transfer Market: A Wish List

Perks of being a KSC (Karlsruher SC) fan? Casting your vote for a new striker! In a poll on our website on June 1st, a striking 63.2% of nearly 3,000 participants, eager for a fresh offensive force, have spoken.

Without further ado, let's dive into the dream team, designed by our devoted fans, based on the platform "Transfermarkt.de".

Wishlist: Kaars, Conté, and Gaal

Ever wondered about our fans' top choices for a perfect squad? Let's explore a few intriguing names, brainstormed by KSC1894. From the current KSC squad, this fan relies on the likes of Max Weiß, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, David Herold, Louey Ben Farhat, and captain Marvin Wanitzek.

Upcoming reinforcements? KSC1894 lays out the following aspirations:

Philipp Strompf (SSV Ulm): This 27-year-old central defender, contracted with SSV until 2026, boasts a market value of around 500,000 euros.
Tom Gaal (SSV Ulm): Another central defender, Gaal (24 years old, 2025 contract, €450,000 market value) would add strength to our defense.
Semir Telalovic (SSV Ulm): Creative and versatile, this striker (€900,000 market value, contracted until 2027) yields a interesting scoring potential.
Said El Mala (1. FC Köln): An 18-year-old winger with a market value of €1 million, a loan deal could be realistic for strengthening our midfield.
Julian Hettwer: This 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund winger has an expiring contract this summer.
Kjell Wätjen (BVB II): Another midfielder, the 19-year-old's contract runs till 2028, with an estimated market value of €2 million.
Martijn Kaars (FC Magdeburg): KSC1894 counts on Kaars's experience to score goals (€4 million market value).
Bambassé Conté: The 21-year-old midfielder's market value is around €800,000.

Overall Projected Cost: About €10.95 million euros if KSC were to sign all these players (excluding possible loan deals).

A Keep Eye for Transfers?

While it's still too early to predict the future, Arrows shares his suggestions for our potential prospects. This user was spot-on with the signing of Paul Scholl.

Here's his wish list of talented hopefuls:

Tim Breithaupt (Augsburg, Defensive Midfielder): A loan return seems feasible for the 23-year-old defender, with a market value of €3.5 million and a contract running till 2028.
Igor Matanovic (Frankfurt, Striker): Though he couldn't make an impact in the first Bundesliga, Matanovic's market value is around €5 million.
Oliver Batista Meier (SSV Ulm, Offensive Midfielder): Winner of the German championship and DFB-Pokal with FC Bayern, Batista Meier (€700,000 market value) could add an extra edge to our midfield.
Fatih Kaya (SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Striker): With a market value of €500,000, Kaya, the top scorer in the third league last season, could be an enticing signing.
Florent Muslija: Although he moved to Hannover and then Freiburg, this former KSC youth player still has a market value of €1.8 million.
Philipp Strompf: Arrows sees him as a practical reinforcement for the KSC.
Conclusion: In total, if KSC were to sign these six players, the estimated cost would be approximately €14 million euros.

Will Budu Make a Comeback?

Skydiver shares his wish list, dreaming of Budu's return.

Rayan Philippe (Eintracht Braunschweig): Our striker, contracted till 2026, costs up to €3 million for his 13 goals and 6 assists last season.Jorrit Hendrix (Preußen Münster): Offering valuable experience, this Dutch defender (€800,000 market value, contract ending this summer) could add stability.Philipp Strompf: As mentioned above, Skydiver also sees a future for the 27-year-old in our squad.Baris Atik (1. FC Magdeburg): This veteran striker could contribute goals, having scored 7 and provided 6 assists for Magdeburg last season. His market value is stated to be around €1 million.Marlon Ritter: Though the duration of this offensive midfielder's contract is unknown, his market value has risen to €1 million, thanks to 8 goals and 3 assists last season.Fisnik Asllani: Contracted till 2026, this TSG Hoffenheim striker provided 18 goals and 8 assists on loan to SV Elversberg. Though his market value is a hefty €4 million, his future could be up for grabs.Budu Zivzivadze (Other clubs): Skydiver believes the KSC should make an attempt to bring back their former top scorer on loan.

Overall Cost: Approximately €10.3 million euros if KSC were to sign all seven players (excluding potential loan deals).

A Bit of Fun: Unlimited Budget

Who says money can't buy happiness, or in this case, a dream KSC squad with a few big-name players? Schneekoenig and Jay25 let their imaginations run wild, listing the following not-so-realistic reinforcements:

Min-Jae Kim (FC Bayern, Central Defender): Though a steal at €40 million, this South Korean defender might be a tad expensive for our budget.Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich, Midfielder): A Champions League title, six German championships, and two DFB-Pokal victories under his belt, Goretzka (€22 million market value) could double our team value.Serge Gnabry (FCB, Left Winger): Capable of impressive performances (7 goals, 5 assists last season), this left-winger has a hefty €22 million price tag attached.Conclusion: If Snow King /Jay25 were to sign our target players (and pay the current market values), KSC would have to spend approximately €84 million euros (excluding potential loan deals).

In the wish list compiled by KSC1894, they include football player Martijn Kaars, who boasts a market value of €4 million. From another user's wish list, there is a suggestion for the signing of football player Bambassé Conté, with a market value around €800,000.