Germany

Sebastian Schonlau

Holstein Kiel/D/

Germany

Player Info

tigerscores365 Sebastian Schonlau is a German center-back who has established himself as a defensive leader for Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps. The 31-year-old, standing at 188cm, brings a composed and organized presence to the backline, with a style rooted in solid German defensive principles. Schonlau developed in Germany, coming through the ranks at SC Paderborn where he eventually became captain, showcasing his leadership qualities and aerial strength before making the move to North America. His transition to MLS has been smooth, as he has quickly become a cornerstone of the Whitecaps' defense, marshaling his teammates and contributing to a more resilient unit. While his career has been spent largely away from the spotlight of Europe's top leagues, his consistent performances and command at the back have made him a highly valued asset in Vancouver. Schonlau represents the modern defender: calm in possession, strong in the challenge, and a natural organizer on the pitch.

Overview

Honors

Main Position

Strengths

Weaknesses

Transfer History

2026/07/03

Vancouver Whitecaps

Holstein Kiel

Signed

2025/08/20

Hamburger SV

Vancouver Whitecaps

150000€

Transfer

2021/06/30

SC Paderborn 07

Hamburger SV

Signed

2015/06/29

SC Verl

SC Paderborn 07

Loan Ended

2014/06/30

SC Paderborn 07

SC Verl

Loan

2013/06/30

Paderborn U19

SC Paderborn 07

Signed

Matches

All

USA MLS

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

Rating

USA MLS

2026 Apr 5

Vancouver Whitecaps

Portland Timbers

1-2

0.0

USA MLS

2026 Mar 22

Vancouver Whitecaps

San Jose Earthquakes

0-1

0.0

USA MLS

2026 Mar 15

Vancouver Whitecaps

Minnesota United FC

4-0

6.8

MLS Next Pro

2025 Aug 31

Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve

Portland Timbers Reserve

3-0

7.2

USA MLS

2025 Aug 24

R28

Vancouver Whitecaps

St. Louis City SC

1-1

0.0

Sebastian Schonlau Stats & Career Record

Sebastian Schonlau Overview

Sebastian Schonlau plays for Holstein Kiel and represents Germany at international level. The defender has featured in 21 matches this season, scoring 1 goals and providing 2 assists across all competitions.

With 1848 minutes played, Sebastian Schonlau remains an important member of the squad and continues to contribute in league, cup and international fixtures. On TigerScores365, fans can follow Sebastian Schonlau statistics, Sebastian Schonlau matches and career records updated throughout the season.

Current Season Statistics

During the current campaign, Sebastian Schonlau has recorded:

• 21 appearances

• 1 goals

• 2 assists

• 1848 minutes played

• 2 yellow cards

The player averages 0.05 goals per match and continues to influence results for Holstein Kiel. TigerScores365 provides updated football statistics and season performance data for players competing across major leagues and tournaments.

Recent Form

Recent performances highlight the current form of Sebastian Schonlau. Across the last 21 appearances, the player has recorded 1 goals and 2 assists while contributing to Holstein Kiel's results.

Current form indicators suggest a period of performance, with match ratings and player statistics updated after every completed fixture on TigerScores365.

Career Statistics and Record

Across multiple professional seasons, Sebastian Schonlau has accumulated 21 appearances, 1 goals and 2 assists in domestic leagues, cup competitions and international tournaments.

Career statistics help track long-term performance, consistency and development throughout a player's football journey. Explore historical records, season-by-season statistics and competition data for Sebastian Schonlau on TigerScores365.