Aufriving star: Lorenz Hollenbach dreams of success at Chemie Leipzig!

Aufriving star: Lorenz Hollenbach dreams of success at Chemie Leipzig!

Leutzsch, Deutschland - The 21-year-old Lorenz Hollenbach is now increasing the defense against BSG Chemie Leipzig. The newcomer moves from Greifswald FC to the Leipzigers and has signed a contract until 2027. With an impressive height of 1.90 meters, Hollenbach is one of the largest players in the squad. He is the seventh player of the team and will wear the jersey number 3. In his career so far, he has already gained some experience, including at the U23 of Hannover 96 and Dynamo Dresden.

Hollenbach began his football training at Rot-Weiß Erfurt before moving to Hannover 96 in 2022, where he played in 16 regional league games and celebrated the relay in 2024. In the summer of 2024 he joined the Greifswald FC to get more playing time. Last season he came to 21 league games and a DFB Cup game against 1. FC Union Berlin, where he was on the pitch for 85 minutes. A former captain of the U19 from Dynamo Dresden has already had a lot of experience.

high goals and team spirit

The young central defender has set high goals and wants a better season than the last. "I want to get a lot of victories," explains Hollenbach. The step to Chemie Leipzig not only offers him the chance of more playing time, but also the proximity to his home in Sömmerda, Thuringia. His drainage to the upcoming challenges is positive: "I feel well received in Leipzig and feel a special team spirit," he says. He also emphasizes that he does not put pressure on him and wants to concentrate on his performance while he sees his strengths in the header game and the running strength.

The game idea of ​​the new head coach Adrian Alipour, which includes a lot of willingness to run and offensive, meets Hollenbach's preferences. He is convinced that he can fit in well in the tactical concept of the team. With Lukas Griebsch and Rudolf Sanin, who also switched to chemistry from Greifswald FC, already combines a good time and experience on the pitch.

a new home in Leipzig

In addition to sport, the defender also finds joy in exploring his new environment. After recently moving into an apartment in Leipzig, he uses leisure time to explore the city and settle in the new community. In his free time he enjoys drinking coffee and playing cards with friends. Hollenbach likes to hear hip-hop and paint music and is a fan of spaghetti carbonara.

The BSG Chemie Leipzig has committed a promising player with Hollenbach who is willing to face the challenges of the new season and put his ambitions into practice. An exciting time begins for the club, shaped by fresh talents and high goals.