Karlsruher SC and Nicolai Rapp are parting ways. The 29-year-old is leaving the KSC for the new season and moving to league competitor Dynamo Dresden.

What happened?

Rapp joined Karlsruher SC from Werder Bremen in January 2024. At the KSC, the native Heidelberger quickly became a regular player and was used in both defensive midfield and central defense.

Statistics

SeasonGamesGoals
2023/24252

In total, Rapp played 70 games for Karlsruher SC, scoring two goals and assisting one more. In the last season, he made 25 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga and two in the DFB-Pokal, according to the club's statements.

Current situation

The KSC is currently 10th in the 2. Bundesliga, 26 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04. The team has scored 53 goals and conceded 64 in the last season. The last game ended with a 1-2 defeat against VfL Bochum on May 17, 2026.

Outlook

With the move to Dresden, the KSC is losing an experienced defensive all-rounder. Both clubs will face each other in the 2. Bundesliga next season. The KSC must now prepare for the new season and find a replacement for Rapp.