Bjarne Pudel

Bjarne Pudel (born 9 May 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club AaB.

Bjarne Pudel

Pudel in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-05-09) 9 May 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Versmold, Germany
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back[1]
Team information
Current team	AaB
Number	13
Youth career
	SG Oesterweg
	Spvg Versmold
0000–2017	VfL Theesen
2017–2020	Arminia Bielefeld
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2022	SC Wiedenbrück	75	(0)
2022–2024	Borussia Dortmund II	29	(2)
2024–	AaB	21	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 May 2025

Early life

Pudel grew up in Versmold, Germany. He played handball as a child.^[2] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of German side Arminia Bielefeld, where he captained the club.^[3]

Career

Pudel started his career with SC Wiedenbrück. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.^[4] On 5 September 2020, he debuted for the club during a 1–1 draw with Rot-Weiss Essen. On 13 March 2021, he scored his first goal for the club during a 2–0 win over Fortuna Köln. In 2023, he signed for Borussia Dortmund II. On 10 October 2022, he debuted for the club during a 0–0 draw with Hallescher FC. On 26 March 2023, he scored his first goal for the club during a 4–1 win over 1860 Munich.

On 11 July 2024, newly promoted Danish Superliga club AaB confirmed that Pudel joined the club on a contract until June 2028.^[5]

Style of play

Pudel mainly operates as a defender.

Personal life

Pudel has regarded Germany international Mats Hummels as his football idol.^[2]