Lukas Rupp

Lukas Rupp
Rupp with VfB Stuttgart in 2015
Personal information
Full name Lukas Peter Rupp[1]
Date of birth (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Heidelberg, Germany
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Aris
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Karlsruher SC II 24 (7)
2009–2011 Karlsruher SC 26 (3)
2011–2014 Borussia Mönchengladbach II 14 (3)
2011–2014 Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 (0)
2012 → SC Paderborn (loan) 15 (2)
2014–2015 SC Paderborn 31 (4)
2015–2016 VfB Stuttgart 29 (5)
2016–2020 1899 Hoffenheim 43 (5)
2016–2020 1899 Hoffenheim II 4 (1)
2020–2022 Norwich City 53 (0)
2023– Aris 14 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2024

Lukas Peter Rupp (German pronunciation: [ˈluːkas ˈʁʊp];[3][4] born 8 January 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Greek Super League club Aris.

Rupp has spent most of his career playing in Germany, playing for teams such as Karlsruher SC, Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Paderborn 07, VfB Stuttgart, and 1899 Hoffenheim. He has also played in England with Norwich City, and in Greece with Aris.

Career

Early career

Rupp's father Franz Rupp was a professional Handball player in Leutershausen.[5] Rupp's professional career as a footballer began with Karlsruher SC. In June 2011, alongside teammate Matthias Zimmermann, Rupp was signed by Borussia Mönchengladbach. Upon his signing, sporting director Max Eberl praised his versatility.[6] Despite managing an assist in a DFB-Pokal match against SSV Jahn Regensburg, 21 year old Rupp was unable to secure first team football in his debut season at the Borussia-Park, playing just three times, before being loaned to SC Paderborn.[7][8]

SC Paderborn

At the end of the 2013–14 season, Rupp was informed that his Borussia Mönchengladbach contract was not to be renewed. Rupp then joined SC Paderborn 07, for whom he had previously played for on loan.[9] He signed a two-year deal with Paderborn, who had just been promoted for the first time in their history under coach André Breitenreiter.[10] Rupp's new side began the season well, topping the table after four rounds, and Rupp was personally successful in taking a first team spot.[11][12] Rupp came off the bench to score twice in a crucial relegation battle against SC Freiburg, as Paderborn came back to win 2–1, their third away win of the campaign.[13] However, at the end of the season, the team was relegated alongside Freiburg, having finished in last place.[11]

VfB Stuttgart

After Paderborn's relegation, Rupp moved to VfB Stuttgart, who had been Bundesliga champions less than a decade ago.[14] Costing Stuttgart nothing in transfer fees, Rupp signed a three-year contract. On the same day, Stuttgart also signed PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Przemysław Tytoń.[15] Rupp missed some games having suffered from flu, but still made 29 appearances over the course of the season.[16] By the end of the year, Stuttgart were relegated, following a last day 3–1 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg.[17] Rupp's performances were described as the 'bright light in a season to forget' and he was linked with Middlesbrough, newly promoted to the Premier League. Rupp was Stuttgart's player of the season, with his consistency that brought 5 goals and 6 assists.[18]

1899 Hoffenheim

Rupp's Stuttgart contract was due to run until 2018, but after relegation, his future became uncertain, and he openly admitted that he was looking to leave to ensure top flight football for the upcoming season.[19] On 28 June, it was reported that Rupp was in talks with 1899 Hoffenheim and that a transfer was 'imminent'. The reported cost was up to €6 million.[20] The next day his transfer was confirmed, and Rupp returned to the area of his birth, with Hoffenheim very nearby to his hometown Heidelberg.[21]

Norwich City

Rupp warming up for Norwich City in 2021

In January 2020 he signed for English club Norwich City.[22] He scored his first goal for the club on 24 August 2021, in a 6–0 victory over Bournemouth in the second round of the EFL Cup.[23]

Aris

In January 2023 he signed for Greek club Aris.[24][25]

Personal life

Rupp split from his girlfriend Noelle Mondoloni in 2014.[26]

Career statistics

As of match played 8 August 2022[27]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Karlsruher SC II 2008–09 Regionalliga Süd 4 1 — — — 4 1
2009–10 Regionalliga Süd 17 4 — — — 17 4
2010–11 Regionalliga Süd 3 2 — — — 3 2
Total 24 7 — — — 24 7
Karlsruher SC 2009–10 2. Bundesliga 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
2010–11 2. Bundesliga 24 3 0 0 — — 24 3
Total 26 3 0 0 — — 26 3
Borussia Mönchengladbach II 2011–12 Regionalliga West 7 2 — — — 7 2
2012–13 Regionalliga West 3 0 — — — 3 0
2013–14 Regionalliga West 4 1 — — — 4 1
Total 14 3 — — — 14 3
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2011–12 Bundesliga 3 0 1 0 — — 3 0
2012–13 Bundesliga 21 0 1 0 — 3 0 25 0
2013–14 Bundesliga 10 0 1 0 — — 11 0
Total 34 0 3 0 — 3 0 40 0
SC Paderborn (loan) 2011–12 2. Bundesliga 15 2 0 0 — — 15 2
SC Paderborn 2014–15 Bundesliga 31 4 1 0 — — 32 4
Total 46 6 1 0 — — 47 6
VfB Stuttgart 2015–16 Bundesliga 29 5 3 1 — — 32 6
1899 Hoffenheim II 2016–17 Regionalliga Südwest 1 1 — — — 1 1
2018–19 Regionalliga Südwest 3 0 — — — 4 0
Total 4 1 — — — 4 1
1899 Hoffenheim 2016–17 Bundesliga 14 2 2 0 — — 16 2
2017–18 Bundesliga 21 3 1 0 — 3 0 25 3
2018–19 Bundesliga 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
2019–20 Bundesliga 7 0 2 0 — — 9 0
Total 43 5 5 0 — 3 0 51 5
Norwich City 2019–20 Premier League 12 0 3 0 0 0 — 15 0
2020–21 EFL Championship 23 0 1 0 1 0 — 25 0
2021–22 Premier League 19 0 1 1 2 1 — 22 2
Total 54 0 5 1 3 1 0 0 62 2
Aris 2022–23 Super League Greece 8 1 — — — 8 1
2023–24 Super League Greece 0 0 0 0 — 2 0 2 0
Total 8 1 0 0 — 2 0 10 1
Career total 281 31 17 2 3 1 8 0 309 34

References

  1. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ Lukas Rupp at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  3. ^ Dudenredaktion; Kleiner, Stefan; Knöbl, Ralf (2015) [First published 1962]. Das Aussprachewörterbuch [The Pronunciation Dictionary] (in German) (7th ed.). Berlin: Dudenverlag. pp. 567, 746. ISBN 978-3-411-04067-4.
  4. ^ Krech, Eva-Maria; Stock, Eberhard; Hirschfeld, Ursula; Anders, Lutz Christian (2009). Deutsches Aussprachewörterbuch [German Pronunciation Dictionary] (in German). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter. pp. 712, 886. ISBN 978-3-11-018202-6.
  5. ^ "Rupp will sich beim KSC und in der Liga weiter etablieren | ka-news" (in German). 13 October 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Gladbach holt Matthias Zimmermann und Lukas Rupp - MOZ.de". Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Lukas Rupp wird an SC Paderborn ausgeliehen". 30 January 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Lukas Rupp aktuell - Fussballdaten - Die Fußballdatenbank". www.fussballdaten.de. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Borussia Mönchengladbach: Rupp wechselt nach Paderborn". borussia.de. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ uefa.com (12 May 2014). "Member associations - Germany - News – UEFA.com". Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ a b "SC Paderborn 07: 2014/15 Season Review - bundesliga.com". bundesliga.com - the official Bundesliga website. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Rupps nächster Karriereschritt". 23 October 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. ^ "Lukas Rupp schießt Paderborn von den Abstiegsplätzen". Der Tagesspiegel Online. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  14. ^ "Lukas Rupp wechselt zum VfB". www.vfb.de. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  15. ^ "Eine Neuverpflichtung fürs Tor". www.vfb.de. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  16. ^ "VfB Stuttgart muss gegen Borussia Dortmund wahrscheinlich auf Lukas Rupp verzichten - wetter.de" (in German). Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  17. ^ "Gegentore ins Herz". Der Tagesspiegel Online. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  18. ^ "Season Review 2015/16 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga - bundesliga.com". bundesliga.com - the official Bundesliga website. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  19. ^ "Rupp redet Klartext: Ich sitze zwischen allen Stühlen". Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  20. ^ "Rupp: Wechsel zu 1899 steht unmittelbar bevor". Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  21. ^ Hoffenheim, TSG 1899. "TSG sign Lukas Rupp » achtzehn99". www.achtzehn99.de. Retrieved 29 June 2016.{cite web}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ "Lukas Rupp: Norwich sign German midfielder from Hoffenheim". BBC Sport. 13 January 2020.
  23. ^ "Norwich hit Bournemouth for six in cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  24. ^ "Πήρε το 5 ο Ρουπ! (pic) - Sfina.gr".
  25. ^ "Ο Lukas Rupp στον ΑΡΗ! - Ανακοινώσεις - News". www.arisfc.com.gr.
  26. ^ "Lukas Rupp und Noelle Mondoloni: Playmate & Paderborn-Profi trennen sich". bild.de.
  27. ^ Lukas Rupp at Soccerway

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