Lars Unnerstall (born 20 March 1990) is a German professional goalkeeper. He is best known for his time at PSV Eindhoven and several clubs in Germany and the Netherlands.
- Full name: Lars Unnerstall
- Date of birth: 20 March 1990
- Place of birth: Ibbenbüren, Germany
- Nationality: German
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Career highlights
- Youth career: Developed at local clubs including Grün-Weiß Steinbeck and Preußen Münster, later joining FC Schalke 04's youth system.
- Schalke 04: Progressed to Schalke’s reserve and first teams; made senior appearances before moving on loan.
- VfL Osnabrück (loan): Spent time on loan to gain first-team experience.
- VfL Bochum: Played as a regular goalkeeper in the 2. Bundesliga, establishing himself as a reliable shot-stopper.
- PSV Eindhoven (2019–2021): Joined PSV and competed for the starting goalkeeper role. While at PSV he was part of the squad during domestic league and cup competitions and gained experience in a top Dutch club environment.
- Sparta Rotterdam (loan): Went on loan from PSV to Sparta Rotterdam to secure more first-team minutes in the Eredivisie.
- Later career: After PSV he returned to Germany and continued his career with clubs in the 2. Bundesliga and 3. Liga.
Style of play
- Known for his height and reach, which aid in aerial command and shot-stopping.
- Reasonably good with distribution for a goalkeeper of his era, able to participate in build-up play.
- Experience across German and Dutch leagues gave him solid positional awareness and game management.
Notable facts
- Represented Germany at youth levels (did not become a senior Germany international).
- Has had a journeyman career with multiple clubs, combining experience in top-flight and second-tier leagues.
This summary covers key points of Lars Unnerstall’s career, emphasizing his spell at PSV Eindhoven and his profile as a tall, experienced goalkeeper.