SC Paderborn 07 has awarded Lasse Eickel a professional contract. The 18-year-old striker will join the professional squad and support the team in the 2. Bundesliga.

Who is Lasse Eickel?

Lasse Eickel is an 18-year-old striker who has been trained by SC Paderborn 07 since 2022. He is the son of Sascha Eickel, the Sporting Director of the U23 and U19 teams at Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Why is Eickel receiving a professional contract?

Eickel has developed exceptionally well at SC Paderborn 07 and will support the team in the 2. Bundesliga. He has already scored two goals in nine appearances in the Regionalliga West and has been regularly involved in the training of the 2. Bundesliga professionals for several months.

Current situation at SC Paderborn 07

SC Paderborn 07 is currently in 3rd place in the 2. Bundesliga with 62 points from 34 games. The team has won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games and is on a 2-game winning streak.

StatValue
League2. Bundesliga
Standing3rd place
Points62
Games34
Wins18
Losses8
Goal difference+14
Last gameSC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg (2026-05-25)