Hannover 96 are reportedly tracking Austria-South Africa defender Christopher Olivier, the 20-year-old right-back currently with Stuttgart II in Germany’s 3. Liga.
The 2. Bundesliga club are understood to be weighing up a summer approach for Olivier, whose situation at Stuttgart II appears fluid with no publicly listed contract expiry date, raising the prospect that he could become available at low cost or even as a free agent if his current deal is close to its end. His Transfermarkt market value is estimated at €1.20m, a figure considered modest for a young defender already established in senior football.
Born on 31 January 2006 in Au, Olivier stands at 1.87m and plays primarily as a right-back, favouring his right foot. He represents VfB Stuttgart II at club level and holds dual Austrian and South African nationality, a profile that adds to his attractiveness in the German market because he does not occupy a non-EU slot.
Olivier has been a regular in Stuttgart II’s back line in 3. Liga this season, featuring at right-back in their recent league meeting against a top-half opponent, where he helped his side to a clean sheet in a narrow 1-0 win earlier in June 2026. His blend of height, recovery pace and willingness to join attacks has drawn attention from scouts monitoring Germany’s lower divisions.
The rumour, logged on 15 June 2026 with the probability of a move still listed as “?”, suggests talks are at an exploratory stage rather than advanced negotiations. There has been no indication of an agreed fee, and no confirmation that Stuttgart II are prepared to sell.
If Hannover 96 do firm up their interest, a step up from 3. Liga to the 2. Bundesliga could mark a pivotal moment in Olivier’s development, offering a bigger stage to shape his reputation and test his potential at a higher level.
