Official: Fortuna Düsseldorf sign experienced midfielder Philipp Förster

With a combined 220 appearances made in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, the 31-year-old brings ample experience to Fortuna.

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Fortuna Düsseldorf have publicly announced the capture of Philipp Förster for the upcoming 3.Liga campaign.

The attacking midfielder, who most recently played for Karlsruher SC, has joined Düsseldorf on a free transfer.

Förster has signed a year-long contract which will end on June 30, 2027, and will wear the number 10 jersey at Fortuna. 

Born in Bretten, Baden, Förster came through the academies of Karlsruher SC and VfB Stuttgart before entering senior football.

He broke through first at Waldhof Mannheim and also had stints at 1.FC Nürnberg, SV Sandhausen, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, SV Darmstadt as well.

“With Philipp, we gain another experienced attacking player. He is a technically gifted player who can be a game-changer with his left foot and creativity. 

“He has already proven this several times at his previous clubs in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga,” said F95 sporting director Samir Arabi.