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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark for a central midfielder, useful in transitions. (conf 0.4)
Average top-end pace for a Bundesliga squad midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Compact frame and good balance in tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.4)
Covered a full season of second-tier minutes at Magdeburg. (conf 0.4)
Control
Technically schooled in Stuttgart's academy, receives comfortably. (conf 0.4)
Can carry the ball out of pressure but is not a take-on specialist. (conf 0.4)
Average frame at 1.80m, relies on body angles rather than strength. (conf 0.35)
Decent mid-range technique, not a notable shooting threat. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Tidy, quick combination passing is the base of his game. (conf 0.4)
Capable of switching play without being a deep passer. (conf 0.35)
Delivery from wide areas is not part of his role. (conf 0.3)
Sees forward options in build-up for a young central midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Few goals so far, finishing is not a strength. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable choices around the box, little evidence either way. (conf 0.3)
Arrives into the half-spaces to support attacks. (conf 0.35)
No known reputation as a set-piece or long-range taker. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Average in the air at 1.80m, not asked to win headers. (conf 0.35)
Competitive in midfield duels without being a dominant tackler. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Willing presser, fitting for a modern German midfield. (conf 0.4)
Breaks up play adequately for a box-to-box type. (conf 0.35)
Understands his zonal role, still gaining senior experience. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Calm on the ball for his age, with 32 youth caps behind him. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound decisions, still maturing at senior level. (conf 0.35)
Tireless runner who captained Germany's U17 team. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No major injury record found in the sources checked. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Still 21 with 32 German youth caps and a Stuttgart contract. (conf 0.45)
Known through Stuttgart and youth teams, little top-flight exposure. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Laurin Ulrich is a German central midfielder, a tidy and energetic passer who suits a possession-based side. He developed at VfB Stuttgart, made his Bundesliga debut in November 2022 and was loaned to SSV Ulm and 1. FC Magdeburg. He joins SC Paderborn on loan from Stuttgart for 2026-27, with his Stuttgart contract running until June 2028. He has 32 caps for Germany at youth levels from U16 to U21 and captained the U17 team.
Made his Bundesliga debut for VfB Stuttgart on 12 November 2022 against Bayer Leverkusen.
Won Silver in the Fritz Walter Medal for the U17 age group in 2022.