2026 WJC Team Germany Hockey Roster
The Team Germany World Juniors 2026 roster showcases the nation’s continued growth on the international stage, combining size, physical play, and increasing skill depth at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Built from a diverse development base that includes DEL clubs, the CHL, and North American junior leagues, this German squad enters the tournament aiming to compete aggressively against the world’s top under-20 teams.
In goal, Germany is anchored by Linus Vieillard and Lennart Neisse, offering a blend of athleticism and size in the crease. Their ability to handle high shot volumes will be critical as Germany faces some of the tournament’s most dangerous offensive lineups.
The defensive corps is built around strength and reach, featuring defenders such as Fabio Kose, Manuel Schams, and Simon Seidl, who bring physical edge and defensive-zone reliability. With additional mobility from Carlos Handel and Elias Schneider, Germany’s blue line is structured to protect the slot and clear traffic in front of the net.
Up front, Team Germany rely on a hardworking forward group that blends speed with power. Players like David Lewandowski, Maxim Schäfer, and Elias Pul provide offensive energy, while bigger forwards such as Dustin Willhöft, Nick Maul, and Matthias Pape add forechecking pressure and net-front presence. This balanced forward group allows Germany to play a direct, physical style while capitalizing on transition opportunities.
With size throughout the lineup, committed defensive structure, and improving offensive depth, the Germany World Juniors 2026 roster is built to challenge opponents physically and remain competitive throughout the tournament. As the championship unfolds, Germany will look to continue closing the gap with the traditional hockey powers and push for strong results in group play.
2026 Germany Roster
| J# | name | pos | shoots / catches | ht (m/ft) | wt (kg/lbs) | dob | club |
| 1 | VIEILLARD Linus | GK | L | 1.85/6’1” | 81/179 | 15 Feb 2006 | Spokane Chiefs |
| 4 | BLEICHER Max | D | L | 1.81/5’11” | 82/181 | 14 Feb 2007 | Powell River Kings |
| 5 | KOSE Fabio | D | L | 1.89/6’2” | 95/209 | 3 Jan 2007 | Lowen Frankfurt |
| 6 | SCHAMS Manuel | D | L | 1.89/6’2” | 91/201 | 26 Jan 2006 | Kassel Huskies |
| 7 | HANDEL Carlos | D | R | 1.86/6’1” | 82/181 | 31 Mar 2007 | Halifax Mooseheads |
| 8 | HENSE Max | D | L | 1.90/6’3” | 93/205 | 1 Mar 2006 | Trail Smoke Eaters |
| 9 | PUL Elias | F | L | 1.86/6’1” | 75/165 | 15 May 2006 | Saskatoon Blades |
| 10 | SCHAFER Maxim | F | L | 1.94/6’4” | 90/198 | 17 May 2007 | Chicoutimi Sagueneens |
| 11 | LEWANDOWSKI David | F | L | 1.86/6’1” | 80/176 | 20 Feb 2007 | Saskatoon Blades |
| 12 | SCHUTZ Tim | F | L | 1.83/6’0” | 90/198 | 19 Apr 2006 | Krefeld Pinguine |
| 14 | MAUL Nick | F | R | 1.80/5’11” | 90/198 | 9 Apr 2006 | Red Bull Hockey Juniors |
| 15 | SPATH MARISCAL Mateu | F | L | 1.77/5’10” | 85/187 | 20 Feb 2007 | Salmon Arm Silverbacks |
| 17 | BOOS Lenny | F | R | 1.79/5’10” | 72/159 | 21 Nov 2006 | Dusseldorfer EG |
| 18 | KRETZSCHMAR Moritz | D | L | 1.86/6’1” | 90/198 | 19 Jul 2006 | Lausitzer Fuchse |
| 19 | WILLHOFT Dustin | F | L | 1.69/5’7” | 60/132 | 9 Jan 2007 | Saskatoon Blades |
| 21 | SAGER Clemens | F | L | 1.85/6’1” | 84/185 | 10 Feb 2006 | Kassel Huskies |
| 22 | KOSE Timo | F | L | 1.89/6’2” | 86/190 | 3 Jan 2007 | Lowen Frankfurt |
| 23 | PAPE Matthias | D | R | 1.83/6’0” | 89/196 | 6 May 2006 | Trail Smoke Eaters |
| 24 | SCHNEIDER Elias | F | L | 1.83/6’0” | 80/176 | 8 Jul 2007 | Shawinigan Cataractes |
| 25 | SCHWARZ Tobias | F | L | 1.81/5’11” | 85/187 | 5 Apr 2006 | EV Landshut |
| 27 | SEIDL Simon | F | R | 1.78/5’10” | 85/187 | 4 Jul 2006 | EV Landshut |
| 29 | NEISSE Lennart | GK | L | 1.98/6’6” | 97/214 | 14 Sep 2006 | Lausitzer Fuchse |
