Germany Anton Stach (2025-)

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Germany Anton Stach (2025-)

Position: Midfielder | DOB: 15/11/1998 | Apps: 45 | Goals: 6
Debut: 18/08/2025 - Everton (H)
Pos: Midfielder | Sq No: 18 | DOB: 15/11/1998
Apps: 45 | Goals: 6
Debut: 18/08/2025 - Everton (H)
A powerful and versatile midfielder, Anton Stach joined Leeds United from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the summer of 2025. Known for his physical presence, stamina, and ball-winning ability, Stach adds experience and energy to the centre of the pitch. He has previously played top-flight football with Mainz and Hoffenheim and represented Germany at both U21 and senior level.

Stach is comfortable in a defensive or box-to-box role and brings leadership qualities and composure to Daniel Farke�s squad. With over 250 senior appearances to his name, he arrives at Elland Road ready to take on the demands of the Premier League and quickly become a key figure in midfield.

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Signed From Type Joined Left For Left
1899 Hoffenheim Permanent Jul 2025


Player Record Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
League 38 35 (3) 1 6
FA Cup 4 1 (3) 0 0
League Cup 3 0 (3) 0 0
TOTAL 45 36 (9) 1 6

Season by Season Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
2025-2026 34 29 (5) 1 5
League 29 28 (1) 1 5
FA Cup 4 1 (3) 0 0
League Cup 1 0 (1) 0 0
2026-2027 11 7 (4) 0 1
League 9 7 (2) 0 1
League Cup 2 0 (2) 0 0

Appearances Date Score
Match Events
Everton
Premier League		 H 18/08/2025 1 : 0 W
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 23/08/2025 0 : 5 L
Sheffield Wednesday
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 26/08/2025 1 : 1
(0 : 3 p)		 D
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 30/08/2025 0 : 0 D
Fulham
Premier League		 A 13/09/2025 0 : 1 L
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League		 A 20/09/2025 3 : 1 W
Bournemouth
Premier League		 H 27/09/2025 2 : 2 D
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 H 04/10/2025 1 : 2 L
Burnley
Premier League		 A 18/10/2025 0 : 2 L
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 01/11/2025 0 : 3 L
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 09/11/2025 1 : 3 L
Aston Villa
Premier League		 H 23/11/2025 1 : 2 L
Chelsea
Premier League		 H 03/12/2025 3 : 1 W
Liverpool
Premier League		 H 06/12/2025 3 : 3 D
Brentford
Premier League		 A 14/12/2025 1 : 1 D
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 H 20/12/2025 4 : 1 W
Sunderland
Premier League		 A 28/12/2025 1 : 1 D
Liverpool
Premier League		 A 01/01/2026 0 : 0 D
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 04/01/2026 1 : 1 D
Newcastle United
Premier League		 A 07/01/2026 3 : 4 L
Derby County
FA Cup, 3rd Round		 A 11/01/2026 3 : 1 W
Everton
Premier League		 A 26/01/2026 1 : 1 D
Arsenal
Premier League		 H 31/01/2026 0 : 4 L
Aston Villa
Premier League		 A 21/02/2026 1 : 1 D
Manchester City
Premier League		 H 28/02/2026 0 : 1 L
Sunderland
Premier League		 H 03/03/2026 0 : 1 L
Norwich City
FA Cup, 5th Round		 H 08/03/2026 3 : 0 W
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 A 15/03/2026 0 : 0 D
Brentford
Premier League		 H 21/03/2026 0 : 0 D
West Ham United
FA Cup, Quarter Final		 A 05/04/2026 2 : 2
(4 : 2 p)		 D
Chelsea
FA Cup, Semi Final		 N 26/04/2026 0 : 1 L
Burnley
Premier League		 H 01/05/2026 3 : 1 W
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 A 11/05/2026 1 : 1 D
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 H 17/05/2026 1 : 0 W
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 22/08/2026 1 : 0 W
Nottingham Forest
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 25/08/2026 2 : 0 W
Brentford
Premier League		 H 30/08/2026 1 : 1 D
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 05/09/2026 1 : 1 D
Chelsea
Carabao Cup, 3rd Round		 A 09/09/2026 3 : 6 L
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 14/09/2026 4 : 1 W
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 H 20/09/2026 0 : 0 D
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 10/10/2026 1 : 2 L
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 18/10/2026 1 : 1 D
Sunderland
Premier League		 A 25/10/2026 0 : 0 D
Bournemouth
Premier League		 A 31/10/2026 0 : 2 L
Unused Sub Date Score
Match Events
West Ham United
Premier League		 H 24/10/2025 2 : 1 W Unused Sub

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Cjay wrote on 05 Nov 2026 03:55 pm

Bon wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2026 3:28 pm Can't disagree with that cjay, he has other options available so why risk further injury, unless he dosen't trust the ones on the bench !!
All points to not trusting others and a summer clear out to get in players he wants.
Glad he hasn't been called up for germany though, selfish from me I know, but I don't want our players to come back injured or jaded.
He has favourites.

And unless they are totally physically incapable of playing he'd rather use them I suppose.

Is that the right choice? If it works yes.

But if it clearly isn't working and the player isn't performing as they can then no.

And Stach hasn't been his usual self, partly I'm sure to the role he's been used in, and partly due to his injuries, neither of those are on him.

Bon wrote on 05 Nov 2026 03:28 pm

Cjay wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2026 3:15 pm Farke says Stach has been struggling with a number of injuries incluidng a broken finger and a broken toe. Has been playing with a lossened boot in training and with injections at times

Aside from being played out of position he's also been played injured to the point he's needed a loosened boot and injections.

Sensible question to ask Farke is why keep wheeling him out when his issues clearly impact his perfomance?

But regardless does explain any loss of form definitely isn't his fault.

(Not called up for Germany either this time)
Can't disagree with that cjay, he has other options available so why risk further injury, unless he dosen't trust the ones on the bench !!
All points to not trusting others and a summer clear out to get in players he wants.
Glad he hasn't been called up for germany though, selfish from me I know, but I don't want our players to come back injured or jaded.

Cjay wrote on 05 Nov 2026 03:15 pm

Farke says Stach has been struggling with a number of injuries incluidng a broken finger and a broken toe. Has been playing with a lossened boot in training and with injections at times

Aside from being played out of position he's also been played injured to the point he's needed a loosened boot and injections.

Sensible question to ask Farke is why keep wheeling him out when his issues clearly impact his perfomance?

But regardless does explain any loss of form definitely isn't his fault.

(Not called up for Germany either this time)

The Subhuman wrote on 25 Sep 2026 12:37 pm

White Riot wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2026 11:58 am Yeah, Penix seems a bit fragile. He's a really good pocket QB imo.

Jayden didn't have the surgery last year, and I don't think he'll have it now as the pressure is on for 5 to save DQ's soul 😂

Word on the street is Jayden doesn't want the surgery and wants to play. They rushed him back last season and he aggravated the elbow and was out again.

Dumbass play calling and time management, plus a s**t roster, keeps putting Jayden at risk.

AP will look at him as an asset and likely advise him to get the surgery. But, I've heard that this surgery doesn't guarantee anything.

Quinn will go regardless now. And AP is likely to follow, as his draft picks have been unsuccessful apart from Jayden, Sonny Styles and Antonio Williams.

Two of those are first round picks, which you'd expect is hard to f**k up, but Washington usually does tbh.

If AP is still here he's likely to throw a cheap offer to extend to Jayden, and maybe the vultures will circle.

Unless Jayden can avoid injury and become available long term then I don't see us giving him the keys to the kingdom.

It's all very raw for us now, and I'm still in shock.

Doesn't help that the Eagles have a great roster, hit on every pick and continue to win games that they should lose.
I'm a fan of Luke McCaffrey so seeing him as inactive is a bit of a surprise. Anyway wrong thread I guess

White Riot wrote on 25 Sep 2026 11:58 am

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2026 8:11 am I was worried for Penix last night, I'm a big fan and he seemed to get rushed back after the injury last year, Reinjuring an injury like Daniels did seems poor player management. I don't think he had the Tommy John surgery last year after the dislocation as non throwing arm. He probably should have had it..So much talent, get him fit again and someone will benefit.. But he probably needs to have the surgery and reset next season. He should at least be cheaper to extend.
Yeah, Penix seems a bit fragile. He's a really good pocket QB imo.

Jayden didn't have the surgery last year, and I don't think he'll have it now as the pressure is on for 5 to save DQ's soul 😂

Word on the street is Jayden doesn't want the surgery and wants to play. They rushed him back last season and he aggravated the elbow and was out again.

Dumbass play calling and time management, plus a s**t roster, keeps putting Jayden at risk.

AP will look at him as an asset and likely advise him to get the surgery. But, I've heard that this surgery doesn't guarantee anything.

Quinn will go regardless now. And AP is likely to follow, as his draft picks have been unsuccessful apart from Jayden, Sonny Styles and Antonio Williams.

Two of those are first round picks, which you'd expect is hard to f**k up, but Washington usually does tbh.

If AP is still here he's likely to throw a cheap offer to extend to Jayden, and maybe the vultures will circle.

Unless Jayden can avoid injury and become available long term then I don't see us giving him the keys to the kingdom.

It's all very raw for us now, and I'm still in shock.

Doesn't help that the Eagles have a great roster, hit on every pick and continue to win games that they should lose.
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