Borussia Neunkirchen Faces Squad Overhaul, New Director Appointed

Borussia Neunkirchen, a football club in the Saarlandliga, is undergoing a significant transformation with a complete overhaul of its first-team squad and the appointment of a new sporting director, Boris Schellenberg. The changes come as the club navigates a period of transition and aims to rebuild its competitive edge.

Squad Departure and Current Situation

According to Schellenberg, the entire first-team squad from the previous season is no longer with the club, with the exception of goalkeeper Kevin Collofong, who is currently sidelined due to a torn cruciate ligament, and Jan Eichmann, who is expected to be out of action until the summer. This mass departure presents both challenges and opportunities for the club as it seeks to assemble a new team capable of competing in the Saarlandliga.

New Sporting Director

Boris Schellenberg, the newly appointed sporting director, brings a unique perspective to the role. Prior to taking on this position, Schellenberg served as a cashier and identifies himself first and foremost as a Borussia Neunkirchen fan. The 48-year-old will be responsible for overseeing the club’s football operations and guiding the squad rebuild.

Recent Transfers (2025/26)

Borussia Neunkirchen has been active in the transfer market, bringing in a number of new players on free transfers for the 2025/26 season. These include:

• Tobias Jänicke (Right Winger, from FK Pirmasens)
• Jan Eichmann (Center Back, from FC Rastpfuhl)
• Jan Luca Rebmann (Right Midfielder, from TSC Zweibrücken)
• Mario Biehl (Defender, from SVG Altenwald)
• Philipp Müller (Goalkeeper, from SC Primsweiler)
• Dylan Sodji (Offensive Midfielder, from TSC Zweibrücken)
• Norman Schmitt (Forward, from SV Kirkel)
• Thomas Reuter (Midfielder, from SC Primsweiler)
• Kristof Scherpf (Left Winger, from FK Pirmasens)
• Kevin Collofong (Goalkeeper, from SV Preußen Merchweiler)
• Leon Bayer (Defensive Midfielder, from FV Eppelborn)
• Dilowan Günel (Defender, from SV Saar U19)
• Michael Kessler (Forward, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Ferhat Kizmaz (Midfielder, from Quierschied II)
• Marius Ruffing (Midfielder, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Tomas Schlegel (Defender, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Kevin Clemens (Defender, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Moritz Schneider (Defender, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Alex Velikov (Right Midfielder, previously paused)
• Amah Dimitri Anenou (Midfielder, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Tjorven-Joel Gehre (Goalkeeper, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Mamoun Almasri (Defender, from B. N’kirchen II)
• Mostafa Ouzaid (Midfielder, from Neunkirchen U19)
• Ba Duc Vo (Right Back, from B. N’kirchen II)

Looking Ahead

The extensive changes at Borussia Neunkirchen signal a clear intent to rebuild and revitalize the club. With a new sporting director at the helm and a largely new squad, the team will be focused on establishing a strong foundation for future success in the Saarlandliga. The performance of the new players, particularly goalkeeper Kevin Collofong upon his return from injury, will be crucial to the club’s progress.