Simon Terodde

• Full name: Simon Terodde
• Nationality: German
• Date of birth: March 2, 1988
• Place of birth: Cologne (Köln), West Germany
• Position: Striker (centre forward)

Club career (highlights)

• Terodde began his youth career at local clubs in and around Cologne before progressing to professional ranks.
• He played for several German clubs across the top three divisions, gaining a reputation as a prolific goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga. Notable clubs include 1. FC Köln (and Köln II), VfL Bochum, FC St. Pauli, VfB Stuttgart II, 1. FC Union Berlin, VfL Bochum, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, VfL Bochum, and others during his career.
• Hamburger SV: Simon Terodde signed for Hamburger SV (HSV) ahead of the 2021–2022 season. At HSV he continued his record as a reliable goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga, contributing important goals as the club sought promotion to the Bundesliga.
• Throughout his career Terodde became known as one of the most prolific scorers in 2. Bundesliga history, frequently finishing among the league’s top scorers.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong aerial ability and excellent positioning in the box.
• Clinical finishing with both feet and head.
• Good penalty-taker and effective poacher in the penalty area.
• Experienced striker with good movement to find space behind defenders.

Honours & records (selected)

• Multiple seasons as one of the top scorers in the 2. Bundesliga.
• Recognized as one of the all-time leading scorers in 2. Bundesliga history.
• Helped clubs contest promotion to the Bundesliga during his spells at various teams, including his time at Hamburger SV.

Notes

• Statistics (appearances, goals) change over time; for the latest season-by-season numbers consult current databases or club sources.
• Terodde is best known for his longevity and consistent goalscoring in Germany’s second tier and for his role at Hamburger SV during the early 2020s.