Kevin Wiethaup linked with Bundesliga switch to Frankfurt

German-Nigerian midfielder Kevin Wiethaup has been linked with a move from Karlsruher SC to Frankfurt, with the 21-year-old attracting attention after making a strong start to the season in the 2. Bundesliga.

Wiethaup has made nine league appearances for Karlsruher SC in 2026-27, scoring twice. He has started 55% of the club’s possible league matches and has also featured once in the DFB-Pokal.

The central midfielder joined Karlsruher SC from VfL Osnabruck on 1 July 2026 in a free transfer. His move came after helping Osnabruck win the German third tier in the 2025-26 season.

The reported interest would represent a step up from Germany’s second division to the Bundesliga. Wiethaup’s current market value is listed at €800,000.

Born in Bocholt, Wiethaup came through Osnabruck’s youth system before progressing into senior football. He also spent part of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at SV Rodinghausen before returning to Osnabruck.

He has scored two goals in 547 minutes across his league appearances this season, while adding 74 minutes in the cup. There is no indication that a transfer has been agreed, and Wiethaup remains a Karlsruher SC player.