1.FC Nuremberg are being linked with a move for SC Verl defender Oualid Mhamdi as the 2. Bundesliga side assess full-back options ahead of the summer window.
The 22-year-old right-back, who holds both Moroccan and German nationality, is currently playing in Germany’s 3. Liga with Verl and is listed with a market value of €450,000. According to data collected on 3 May 2026, Nuremberg are monitoring the defender with the probability of a transfer described as unclear (“?”), while details of his contract length in Verl remain undisclosed, leaving open the possibility he could move as a free agent if his deal has expired or is close to expiry.
Born on 20 May 2003 in Eschweiler and standing at 1.86m, Mhamdi has developed a reputation as a modern right-back, operating primarily on the right side of defence and favouring his right foot. He wears the number 20 shirt for Verl and has been featuring in Germany’s third tier, where his performances have begun to attract interest from higher up the pyramid.
In a recent 3. Liga outing for SC Verl, Mhamdi started at right-back in a tight league fixture, contributing defensively over the 90 minutes as part of a back line that helped secure a positive result for the club. His showings at that level, combined with his age profile and dual-nationality background, have added to his appeal as a potential development signing for Nuremberg.
With his current market valuation relatively modest at €450k, any deal could represent a low-risk piece of business for Nuremberg as they look to strengthen their squad depth. Should the move materialise, a switch from Verl in the 3. Liga to Nuremberg in the 2. Bundesliga would mark a significant step up and could prove pivotal in shaping Mhamdi’s career trajectory and reputation in German professional football.
