Hoeneß marks a birthday with Spalt: Stuttgart include him vs Köln

Sebastian Hoeneß reserved a special moment for this 3 September: as kicker reports, the VfB Stuttgart coach has named young Yanik Spalt in the squad for the Bundesliga game against 1. FC Köln.

According to kicker, the selection is timed to Spalt’s birthday. The same outlet also suggests his involvement may not be limited to that match—he could remain in the plans even further down the line.

Spalt gets the call

The key takeaway is straightforward: the academy player is being considered immediately, and not necessarily as a one-off. If that “beyond” scenario becomes reality, it would give Stuttgart an additional youthful option to lean on during their Bundesliga campaign.

For now, kicker’s message is clear: Spalt will be included for Köln, and there’s an expectation his presence could continue after that. The next step is whether the squad spot turns into meaningful minutes.