Patric Pfeiffer Profile, Stats and Career Overview
Patric Pfeiffer is a Ghanaian centre-back who plays for SV Darmstadt 98. Born on 20 August 1999 in Hamburg, Germany, Pfeiffer is a right-footed defender known for aerial duels, physical strength, defensive positioning, ball carrying and set-piece defending.
Career Progression
Patric Pfeiffer developed through the youth system at Hamburger SV before making his senior breakthrough with the club’s reserve side. After establishing himself in German development football, he joined SV Darmstadt 98 in 2019 and gradually became a regular starter in the 2. Bundesliga.
During his first spell with Darmstadt, Pfeiffer made over 80 league appearances and played a key role in the club’s promotion campaign. His performances earned a move to FC Augsburg ahead of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season.
Following limited opportunities at Augsburg, he spent time with BSC Young Boys in Switzerland and 1. FC Magdeburg before returning to Darmstadt in 2025. He re-established himself as a first-team defender during the 2025/26 campaign.
Playing Style
Pfeiffer operates mainly as a centre-back. He works primarily in a back four and brings strong aerial presence, defensive duels, ball progression from defence and set-piece threat in attacking situations.
His strengths include aerial duels, defensive positioning, physical strength, ball carrying, tackling and set-piece defending. He gives his team a tall central defender who can compete physically and support buildup from the back.
What Patric Pfeiffer Can Bring to Ghana
Patric Pfeiffer can bring physicality, aerial control and centre-back depth to Ghana. His experience across the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga gives him exposure to high-level German football and demanding tactical environments.
His profile suits matches where Ghana need defensive duels, box defending and a strong set-piece presence. He can defend crosses, cover central spaces and help progress play through controlled distribution from the back line.
If selected, Pfeiffer could offer Ghana a physically imposing centre-back with promotion-winning experience and senior club minutes in Germany. His size, defending and aerial ability make him a useful option when Ghana need structure and dominance in central defence.
International Career
Patric Pfeiffer represents Ghana at senior level. He has earned 1 cap for Ghana after receiving his first senior call-up in March 2026. He previously represented Germany at youth level before switching international allegiance to Ghana.