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Left -back comes from Lyngby BK to South Hesse / Paul Fernie praises technology, intensity and play profile
SV Darmstadt 98 closed another squad gap shortly before the training session: left -back Leon classes (25) switches from the Danish first division club Lyngby BK to the lilies. Born in Rhineland-Palatinate, the native brings international experience from Austria, Russia and Denmark and is intended to strengthen the left defense.
Paul Fernie, sporting director of the SV 98, explains: "Leon classes is a technically and playfully strong full -back with an exciting profile. With his intensity and willingness, he brings components that we want to embody in our game. Over the past few years - especially in the past season in Denmark Superliga - Leon has gradually developed. 98 Comes at the right time. "
Classes: "I am happy to attack with a traditional club"
Leon classes are also highly motivated when moving to the 2nd Bundesliga: "When the contact came about, I didn't have to think long. My goal was always to return to Germany. Now I am very happy to be able to attack with a traditional club like Darmstadt 98 in the second league."
The defense lawyer also emphasizes the importance of a complete training camp: "To be there from the first day and to be able to complete the entire preparation with the team, I find very helpful in integration."
Stations in Cologne, Munich, Tyrol, Moscow and Lyngby
Leon classes were trained in the young performance centers of 1st FC Köln and TSV 1860 Munich, among others. With the lions, he made the direct leap into the professional squad and came to 19 missions in his first third division season. In 2021 the move to the WSG Tyrol to the Austrian Bundesliga followed, where he delivered six goals in 20 games.
In January 2022, classes signed at Spartak Moscow. In the summer of 2023 he moved to Denmark, where he completed 23 games for Lyngby BK. He also played youth international matches for Russia in the age groups U17 to U21.
At SV Darmstadt 98, classes will wear the number 3 .
(Darmstadt - Red/SV98)
Contribution picture: SV98
