Year Founded

1848

Captain

Anthony Losilla

Manager

Thomas Letsch

Player to Watch

Takuma Asano

Last Season's Top Scorer(s)

Philipp Hofmann (8)

Highest Bundesliga Finish

5th (1996-97, 2003-04)
VfL Bochum
 News

The Bundesliga Relegation Race Update: Where Does Each Team Stand?

Futmo takes a look at all the teams (Köln, Mainz, Bochum and Darmstadt) still in the race for survival in the Bundesliga, and where they stand with four games left.

Bundesliga Matchday 30: All Predicted Lineups

All the Predicted Lineups for the Bundesliga's 30th matchday of the 2023-24 season. Including ties like 1. FC Köln vs Darmstadt and Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen.

VfL Bochum Part Ways With Thomas Letsch

After a more than disappointing 2-1 loss away at the RheinEnergie stadium against Köln, Bochum have decided to sack coach Thomas Letsch as they are in danger of relegation.

Thomas Letsch: The Bundesliga's next sacked coach?

After a 2-1 away loss to bottom three side Köln, Bochum are under immense pressure to survive in the Bundesliga. Who feels this most of all? Bochum manager Thomas Letsch.

Bundesliga Matchday 28: All Predicted Lineups

All the predicted lineups for the 28th matchday of the Bundesliga including ties like 1. FC Köln vs Bochum and Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich.

Bundesliga Matchday 27: Team of the week

All the top players from the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga, including picks from 1. FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen amongst others.

VfL Bochum vs RB Leipzig Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

VfL Bochum host RB Leipzig at home on Saturday afternoon. The visitors are four without a win at home, whereas the hosts are unbeaten in seven at the Ruhrstadion.

Bundesliga Matchday 24: All Predicted Lineups and Kick-Off Times

All the predicted lineups and kick-off times from matchday 24 of the Bundesliga from games including 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich.

Thomas Letsch: "Couldn't afford to do anything wrong" in Bayern Munich win

After winning against Bayern Munich, VfL Bochum coach Thomas Letsch spoke about the battle he faced in getting three points against the record champions.

Bayern's Goretzka talks about "horror film" form after defeat to Bochum

Following Bochum's 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer was speechless as they lost their third in a row. Leon Goretzka spoke about this "horror" film situation.

Bundesliga Winter Transfer Window: All Completed Deals

Futmo presents all the deals conducted in the January transfer window in the Bundesliga including Eric Dier's move to Bayern Munich and Jadon Sancho's return to Dortmund.

NK Varazdin's Agon Elezi Very Close to Signing for VfL Bochum

Unable to agree cooperation with the club, Agon Elezi has been training with NK Varazdin's youth team since November and is looking to join VfL Bochum.

VfL Bochum Looking to Sign Kaiserslautern's Andreas Luthe

With backup goalkeeper Michael Esser currently injured long-term, VfL Bochum are looking to sign Andreas Luthe (from Kaiserslautern) who will be behind Manuel Riemann on the bench.

Bundesliga Matchday 18: Futmo's Team Of The Week

Following a whirlwind set of matches including a postponed tie and a last minute winner in the Topspiel, this round of Bundesliga fixtures has concluded.

VfL Bochum Legend Peter Peschel: No European Cup for Us Anymore

Following an upturn in form in the final months of last calendar year, VfL Bochum sit six points away from the relegation zone and ex-player Peter Peschel commented on this.

DFL's Statement on European Super League Verdict

The DFL has released a statement today following the Super League verdict made by the ECJ (the European Court of Justice).