Mio Backhaus
SVWGermany
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Apr 16, 2004
22
6'4"
181 lb
GK
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BremenTransfers to Freiburg
Backhaus has signed for Freiburg from Werder Bremen ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, his new club announced.
Analysis: Backhaus enjoyed a standout debut Bundesliga season with Bremen, making 32 appearances after breaking into the first team in August 2025 following a strong loan spell at FC Volendam in the Eredivisie where he was the first-choice goalkeeper across 33 appearances in 2023/24. Backhaus developed through the youth academies of Kawasaki Frontale in Japan before moving to Germany at 14 years old to join Alemannia Aachen and subsequently Bremen's academy, and has represented Germany at every youth level from U15 upward, currently serving as the Germany U21 international goalkeeper. Sporting director Jochen Saier praised his calm and concentrated approach, describing him as a goalkeeper who covers all facets of the position with significant development potential still ahead of him. Backhaus himself expressed excitement at joining Freiburg, describing the overall package of people, city, stadium and style of football as the driving factors behind his decision.
Seven saves in 2-0 loss
Backhaus had seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Backhaus made seven saves, but was unable to prevent Borussia Dortmund, who scored twice throughout the game. This is the fifth time this season that he has made seven or more saves, conceding two or more on each occasion. He has kept a total of five clean sheets this season.
Three saves in defeat
Backhaus recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hoffenheim.
Analysis: Backhaus kept 10-man Werder Bremen competitive Saturday with three saves and four clearances in a 1-0 defeat versus Hoffenheim. Over his last five starting appearances, the promising young keeper has produced 20 saves and seven clearances while conceding nine goals. Backhaus is likely to be between the sticks Saturday when Werder Bremen host Borussia Dortmund in their final league fixture.
Concedes three Saturday
Backhaus allowed three goals while making four saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Augsburg.
Analysis: Backhaus allowed two first half goals and one in the second as Bremen dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Bremen head to Hoffenheim next weekend.
Allows one in draw
Backhaus allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.
Analysis: Backhaus allowed the game tying goal in the second half as Bremen settled for a point Sunday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts. Bremen take on Augsburg at home next weekend.
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