Karlsruher SC strengthens its team with Kimberly Ezekwem. The 25-year-old defender joins from SC Freiburg II and is expected to be reintroduced to professional football via the U23 team after a long period of absence.

Who is Kimberly Ezekwem?

Ezekwem was a key player in the 2020/21 season, with 14 assists, and was instrumental in the second team of SC Freiburg's first promotion to the 3. Liga.

Why is the transfer important for Karlsruher SC?

Thomas Konrad, Head of Sports at the KSC Academy, said about the transfer: „Kimberly is a player who already has valuable experience at the highest level.“

What is the current situation of Karlsruher SC?

CategoryValue
League2. Bundesliga
Standing10th
Points44
Record12W-8D-14L
Last gameKarlsruher SC 1-2 VfL Bochum (2026-05-17)

Director of Professional Football Timon Pauls added: „With our U23 team, we want to reintroduce Kimberly to professional football step by step, with the necessary patience and the right conditions, after his long absence from football.“

Ezekwem is also looking forward to his new challenge: „My goal is to first get used to the team and get back to top form. If I can achieve that, I want to recommend myself for the professionals.“