kicker manager games: Season start in the 2nd and 3rd leagues on Friday

After the eventful summer break with international tournaments, the league routine is calling again: The manager game transfer market in the 2nd and 3rd leagues is open - but only until Friday evening.

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Will the two relegated teams, Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum, be in contention right from the start? Which of the numerous traditional clubs is promising the most points with its squad? And how are the newcomers from Bielefeld and Dresden doing?
2. Liga: Ten million for 22 playersKicker's second division managers are currently asking themselves all these or similar questions. The 2. Bundesliga transfer market is still open until kickoff of the opening match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC on Friday (8:30 p.m., LIVE! on kicker).
With the ten million euro budget, you can put together the most balanced 22-man squad possible in Interactive Mode and hunt for overall victory.
Compared to the previous season, the number of players with the maximum value of one million euros has dropped from eight to two. KSC midfielder Marvin Wanitzek , who finished the 2024/25 season with a sensational 354 points, is naturally back in the mix. Hertha striker Fabian Reese also had the highest value.
3rd League: Kick-off on Friday at 7 p.m.In the 3rd division, however, there are 20 players who cost the maximum €0.6 million – including former national player Kevin Volland of 1860 Munich and Berkan Taz , who scored an incredible 353 points for SC Verl last season. Volland can demonstrate his skills in Friday's opening game at 7 p.m. against Rot-Weiss Essen. Until this time, the 3rd division squads can still be optimized in the manager game.
Bundesliga managers no longer have to wait: the transfer window has been open since Wednesday .
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