Felix Bastians
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Felix Bastians is a German footballer playing for German club SC Freiburg
. He can play as either a Wingback or Winger.
and then Borussia Dortmund
. In November 2003 at 15 years old he signed for English club Nottingham Forest
.
named him as an upcoming talent and already a huge asset to the club. He had a successful debut, assisting a goal in forest's 3–2 win against Woking F.C.
in the Football League Trophy
November 2005.
He joined Northwich Victoria
on loan from Nottingham Forest in November 2006, scoring once in four appearances. He then joined Gillingham
on 22 March 2007 on a loan until the end of the 2006–07 season. He made his Gillingham debut in the 5–0 away defeat to Carlisle United
on 24 March 2007 and scored his first goal in a 3–2 away defeat to Rotherham United
on 7 April 2007.
Bastians was part of the successful Forest reserve side who won the Pontins Holiday League Championship title for the 2006–07 season, beating Rotherham
2–0 in the play-off final, Bastians scored a number of goals throughout the season to help his side lift the title.
He joined Chesterfield
on a month's loan in October 2007. He impressed in his spell at Chesterfield, scoring one goal in thirteen appearances. His loan spell ended on 2 January 2008 and he signed for Notts County
two days later on a month's loan. On 14 February 2008 he joined another League Two club, MK Dons
, once again on a month's loan. He later returned to The Reds, but failed to earn himself a new deal at the club and was released by mutual descent by manager Colin Calderwood
on 21 May 2008.
Bastians ended his forest career having played 33 games and scoring 5 goals in the process.
He is the third youngest player ever to play for Forest, behind Gary Mills and Craig Westcarr
.
side Young Boys Bern.
On 10 August 2008 he scored his first goal for his new team, the equaliser in a 2–1 win against Neuchâtel Xamax
in front of over 16,000 supporters at the Stade de Suisse in Bern.
. Since his return to Germany, Bastians has swapped his position as a Winger to a defender, being mainly used as a centre back alongside Pavel Krmaš
.
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
. He can play as either a Wingback or Winger.
Early career
Bastians began his career with SG Wattenscheid 09SG Wattenscheid 09
SG Wattenscheid 09 is a German association football club, located in Wattenscheid which is part of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club claims an official founding date of 18 September 1909 as Ballspiel-Verein Wattenscheid out of the merger of two earlier sides known as BV Sodalität der...
and then Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
. In November 2003 at 15 years old he signed for English club Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
.
England
Bastians spent most of his time in England on the bench. He played as a defensive midfielder in the earlier stages of his career, always managing to get up for corners and head the ball goalways, Forest boss Colin CalderwoodColin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood is a Scottish football player and coach. In November 2011 he was appointed as Chris Hughton's assistant manager at Birmingham City....
named him as an upcoming talent and already a huge asset to the club. He had a successful debut, assisting a goal in forest's 3–2 win against Woking F.C.
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
November 2005.
He joined Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
on loan from Nottingham Forest in November 2006, scoring once in four appearances. He then joined Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
on 22 March 2007 on a loan until the end of the 2006–07 season. He made his Gillingham debut in the 5–0 away defeat to Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on 24 March 2007 and scored his first goal in a 3–2 away defeat to Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on 7 April 2007.
Bastians was part of the successful Forest reserve side who won the Pontins Holiday League Championship title for the 2006–07 season, beating Rotherham
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
2–0 in the play-off final, Bastians scored a number of goals throughout the season to help his side lift the title.
He joined Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
on a month's loan in October 2007. He impressed in his spell at Chesterfield, scoring one goal in thirteen appearances. His loan spell ended on 2 January 2008 and he signed for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
two days later on a month's loan. On 14 February 2008 he joined another League Two club, MK Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
, once again on a month's loan. He later returned to The Reds, but failed to earn himself a new deal at the club and was released by mutual descent by manager Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood is a Scottish football player and coach. In November 2011 he was appointed as Chris Hughton's assistant manager at Birmingham City....
on 21 May 2008.
Bastians ended his forest career having played 33 games and scoring 5 goals in the process.
He is the third youngest player ever to play for Forest, behind Gary Mills and Craig Westcarr
Craig Westcarr
Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While...
.
Young Boys Bern
Bastians had been linked with FC Schalke 04, Leeds and League One newcomers Hereford United. But he eventually made a move to Swiss Super LeagueSwiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
side Young Boys Bern.
On 10 August 2008 he scored his first goal for his new team, the equaliser in a 2–1 win against Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
in front of over 16,000 supporters at the Stade de Suisse in Bern.
SC Freiburg
After just one year with Young Boys Bern he left on 7 July 2009 in order to transfer to SC FreiburgSC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
. Since his return to Germany, Bastians has swapped his position as a Winger to a defender, being mainly used as a centre back alongside Pavel Krmaš
Pavel Krmaš
Pavel Krmaš is a Czech footballer who plays in Germany for SC Freiburg. He formerly played for Hradec Králové, Admira / Slavoj Prague, Sparta Prague and FK Teplice.-External links:* at ESPNsoccernet* at Weltfußball.de...
.
International career
He has represented Germany at U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19 level and is an U-21 international where he has yet to win his first cap. Bastians has a sweet-left foot, although he can competently use his right, and can play in a number of positions in midfield, on the wing or up front. His main attributes are his pace and strength and he is able to hold the ball up well as well as turn a defender with his pace.External links
- Felix Bastians at Soccerway