Romano Schmid: Werder Bremen's creative guru in the fast lane!

Romano Schmid: Werder Bremen's creative guru in the fast lane!

Romano Schmid, the Austrian midfielder of Werder Bremen, has established itself last season as one of the best players in the German Bundesliga, especially in the section of the opportunity creation. With 4.8 Schusser-producing actions per 90 minutes he is one of the top players of the league. Only ten other players, among them five FC Bayern Munich players, were able to achieve better value.

In the 2024/25 season, Schmid scored a total of five goals and contributed as many assists. He is located with 6.2 "Expected Assists" under the top 15 players in the league and has exceeded the mark of 150 competitive games for Werder Bremen. Despite the success, Schmid remains ambitious and expressed the desire to increase his scorer numbers in the coming season.

changes in the coaching staff and personal views

After the end of last season, coach Ole Werner was released, a decision that Schmid regrets. "I had the feeling that Werner had to go," said the player, praising the human handling of both Werner and assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann. Horst Steffen is now taking over the helm at Werder Bremen.

In the current season, the Bremeners place in the midfield of the Bundesliga table. With a total of 54 goals and a hit rate of 9.2 % you have set up a respectable team. With his performance, Schmid contributes significantly to these figures.

career and statistics

Schmid was born on January 27, 2000 in Graz and started his career at several clubs, including UPS Vasoldsberg and SK Puntigam Sturm Graz. In 2019 he moved to SV Werder Bremen, after a short intermezzo at the RZ Pellets WAC, he finally returned in 2020. Since then he has scored a total of 10 goals

In the last game of the season, a 4-1 win against 1. FC Heidenheim, Schmid contributed with a goal and an impressive performance. With 3 shots on the goal and a possession rate of 70 % he stood out as one of the best players and once more demonstrated his ability to decide games.

With a view to the new season, the anticipation is great, and Schmid has firmly decided to further improve his contribution statistics. The transfer rumors about his person are present, but the talented midfielder focuses entirely on his tasks at Werder Bremen.