Paul Hennrich is heading to 1. FC Heidenheim. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder and right winger leaves TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in a deal worth approximately 1.5 million euros, marking a new chapter for a player who came up through one of Germany’s most respected youth academies.
For a club like Heidenheim, which has built its identity on smart recruitment and player development rather than splashy spending, this is exactly the kind of move that fits the blueprint. Young, versatile, and valued right around his market worth of 1.2 million euros, Hennrich represents a calculated bet on upside.
From Hoffenheim’s academy to a fresh start
Hennrich joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim’s youth setup back in 2020, spending years developing within a system that has produced a steady pipeline of Bundesliga-ready talent. He earned his first professional contract with the club on July 2, 2025, a milestone that signaled the organization believed in his trajectory.
Hennrich’s appearances at the senior level remained limited, including a Bundesliga debut that offered a taste of top-flight football without the sustained run of games a young player needs to truly develop.
