Christopher Buchtmann

Buchtmann started his career at Hannover 96 before joining Borussia Dortmund when he was thirteen. He moved to England joining Liverpool youth academy.^[3] In February 2010, he left Liverpool for a reported transfer fee of £100,000 to join Fulham, where he was in the development squad after signing an 18-month contract.^[4]

However, after three months at the club, Buchtmann left Fulham to return to Germany and sign with 1. FC Köln.^[5] After two years of playing for the reserves, he made his debut for the relegated club, coming on as a substitute for Sławomir Peszko in the 68th minute as Köln lost 4–1 against Freiburg. He added another appearance in the last game of the season, in a 4–1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

In July, after a training camp in preparation of the 2012–13 season, Buchtmann was one of five players demoted to the reserve squad by coach Holger Stanislawski.^[6]

In late August, Buchtmann left Köln to join FC St. Pauli after his contract with Köln was terminated.^[7] In January 2013, he signed a new contract with the club until 2015.^[8]

The 2013–14 season was a breakthrough for him, as he established himself in the first team. In late January, he signed a new contract with the club, which would keep him until 2016.^[9]

In March 2016, Buchtmann agreed to a contract extension until 2019.^[10]

Buchtmann joined 3. Liga side VfB Oldenburg in August 2022, having been released by FC St. Pauli after ten years with the club.^[11]

Buchtmann represented Germany internationally at youth level and played for the under 15, under 16, under 17, under 18, under 19 and under 20 national teams.^[12] He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. As a result of his performance, Buchtmann was named by the UEFA as one of the most promising stars in the future.^[13]

As of match played on 1 July 2022^[14]

• Christopher Buchtmann at fussballdaten.de (in German)