Niklas Schmidt


Niklas Uwe Schmidt is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for VfL Osnabrück on loan from Werder Bremen. At international level, he represented Germany's U16, U17, and U19 youth teams.

Club career

Schmidt is a youth exponent from Werder Bremen. He made his 3. Liga debut on 31 July 2016 against Sportfreunde Lotte. He played the full game.
On 24 September 2016, he made his first team debut in the Bundesliga against VfL Wolfsburg coming on as a 76th-minute substitute for captain Clemens Fritz and assisting the 2–1 winner in stoppage time.
In July 2018, Schmidt joined 3. Liga side SV Wehen Wiesbaden on loan for the 2018–19 season while his contract with Werder Bremen was extended.
In June 2019, it was announced he had agreed a "long-term" extension of his contract with Werder Bremen and that he would join VfL Osnabrück on a two-year loan.

International career

Schmidt is a Germany youth international having represented the country at U16, U17, and U19 levels.

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