Good Omen for VfL Bochum?

Berkan Taz, the new striker of VfL Bochum, has already found a new home in the city. He is taking over the apartment of Francis Onyeka, who was one of the top performers in the previous season.

Onyeka scored eight goals in his first full professional season and was the second-best striker of the club. He also increased his market value to 10 million euros.

Who is Berkan Taz?

Taz was involved in 38 goals in 38 games for his previous club. He brings the perfect combination of goal-scorer and playmaker, which is exactly what VfL Bochum needs.

Taz: „I want to score again and prepare goals. I won't name a number and let myself be surprised.“

Current League Standing

VfL Bochum is currently 9th in the 2. Bundesliga with 44 points from 34 games. The recent form is WDDWL. The club has scored 49 goals and conceded 47.

DateGameResult
2026-05-17Karlsruher SC - VfL Bochum1-2

What's Next?

Taz will play for VfL Bochum in the new season. The playmaker is positively surprised by the conditions in Bochum and wants to start immediately. He will get the chance. And there is an extra motivation. As a Berliner and ex-Union player, the game against Hertha will surely be special.