Wellenreuther’s clean sheet shakes up Wolfsburg’s goalkeeper order

Timon Wellenreuther made his first minutes in the VfL Wolfsburg shirt on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet in the first half against third‑division SC Verl. The 30‑year‑old German, who arrived from Feyenoord, appears set to secure his place without a fight for the spot.

The transfer from Feyenoord brought a goalkeeper who immediately delivered a shut‑out, denying SC Verl any goal before the break. This early performance suggests a smooth adaptation to the German professional scene.

According to , Wellenreuther now tops the pecking order at Wolfsburg. Behind him sits Pavao Pervan as the second choice, while Polish youth international Jakub Zielinski occupies the third spot.

Last season’s first‑choice keeper Kamil Grabara is now looking for a new club, with reported interest from Atalanta and Club Brugge. His departure opened the door for Wellenreuther’s arrival.

After the clean sheet, Wellenreuther addressed the press, saying, “It feels great to be back on the field. My return to German professional football feels like a special step. We have a lot of work ahead, but we also have a few weeks to improve.”

Wolfsburg’s season kicks off on 8 August against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, marking the start of a new campaign for the club and its newly installed goalkeeper.

Technical director Pirmin Schwegler praised the signing, calling Wellenreuther “a goalkeeper of the highest European level.” His endorsement underscores the club’s confidence in the German’s abilities.

noted that Wellenreuther was not the initial first‑choice target, but his leadership qualities and personality ultimately sealed the transfer, highlighting the intangible factors that influenced Wolfsburg’s decision.