Leon Avdullahu gave Hoffenheim the lead against Borussia Dortmund on September 5, 2026, putting the hosts ahead 1-0 at the SNP Arena in Sinsheim. The 22-year-old midfielder’s strike came in a matchday 2 Bundesliga fixture that pitted two clubs with a history of producing wildly entertaining games against each other.
Avdullahu delivers on his rising stock
Avdullahu joined Hoffenheim from FC Basel in June 2025 for a fee of around €8 million. Less than a year later, the club locked him into a contract extension through 2031, a move that coincided with a reported 150% increase in his market value.
The defensive midfielder, who wears the No. 7 shirt, has evolved into a central figure in Hoffenheim’s system. His goal against Dortmund was reported around the 45th minute.
A rivalry that keeps delivering drama
