Louis Lemke has surpassed Uwe Seeler as the youngest goalscorer in HSV history. © Social Media

Seeler's record broken: Lemke is HSV's youngest goalscorer

Louis Lemke's goal in the cup match against SC Verl has made him the youngest goalscorer in the history of Hamburger SV, replacing Uwe Seeler.

August 24, 2026

From: dpa

The winger scored the third goal in the Bundesliga club's first-round cup victory in East Westphalia at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 16 days. HSV legend Seeler was 17 years, 9 months, and 10 days old when he scored in the 1954 cup match against Trier.

Following a pass from Nicolai Remberg, Lemke fired a powerful low shot into the far corner from the left wing. The 16-year-old played until the 75th minute of HSV's 3-0 victory in East Westphalia. "He's a hard worker and, despite his age, still enjoys playing football immensely," said HSV coach Merlin Polzin after the match.

Lemke made his Bundesliga debut last season. The winger made a brief appearance in Hamburg's away game against Freiburg on matchday 33. Lemke will turn 17 in October.

DFB Cup: Monday's matches

Verl – HSV 0:3
Würzburg – Cologne 1:2
Altglienicke – Wolfsburg 5:6 iE (3:3)
Halle – Schalke 2:5 OT