1. Overview
Noah Raphael Weißhaupt (born 20 September 2001) is a German professional footballer who primarily plays as a winger. He is currently on loan at FC St. Pauli from SC Freiburg. Standing at 71 in (181 cm) and weighing 159 lb (72 kg), he is right-footed. Weißhaupt began his youth career with local clubs before joining the academy of SC Freiburg, where he progressed through the ranks to make his senior debut. He has also represented Germany at various youth international levels, demonstrating his talent and potential from an early age.
2. Early Life and Background
Noah Weißhaupt's formative years were spent developing his football skills in his hometown and with prominent youth academies, preparing him for a professional career.
2.1. Birth and Youth
Noah Weißhaupt was born in Rostock, Germany, on 20 September 2001. His early football development began with local clubs SV Kappel and SV Ebnet. In 2012, at the age of 11, he joined the renowned academy of SC Freiburg, a significant step in his progression towards professional football.
2.2. Family Background
Football runs in the Weißhaupt family, as Noah is the son of former professional footballer Marco Weißhaupt. This familial connection to the sport likely influenced his early career path and development.
3. Club Career
Weißhaupt's professional club career began at SC Freiburg, where he steadily climbed through the youth and reserve ranks before establishing himself in the first team. He later moved on loan to gain further experience.
3.1. Youth and Reserve Teams
After joining SC Freiburg's academy in 2012, Weißhaupt demonstrated consistent progress. He was promoted to SC Freiburg II, the club's reserve team, for the 2020-21 season. During this period, he made 31 appearances in the Regionalliga Südwest, scoring 5 goals. He further contributed significantly by assisting 11 goals in 33 matches overall for the reserve side in that season. For the 2021-22 season, he played in the 3. Liga for SC Freiburg II, making 11 appearances and scoring 3 goals. In the 2022-23 season, he made one appearance for the reserve team. His strong performances with the reserve team led to him extending his contract with the club and being officially promoted to the first-team squad in the summer of 2021, specifically on 15 June 2021.
3.2. SC Freiburg First Team
Weißhaupt made his first-team debut for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on 12 September 2021. This debut occurred in a 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln, where he came on as an 87th-minute substitute for Lukas Kübler. Notably, he was directly involved in Freiburg's equalizing goal in the 89th minute, as his cross was inadvertently turned into his own net by Köln defender Rafael Czichos. In the 2021-22 season, he made 10 Bundesliga appearances and 3 in the German Cup, without scoring. During the 2022-23 season, he played in 18 Bundesliga matches and 3 Cup matches. He also made 6 appearances in the UEFA Europa League that season. In the 2023-24 season, Weißhaupt appeared in 24 Bundesliga games, scoring 1 goal, and played in 1 Cup match. He continued his European involvement with 8 appearances and 1 goal in the UEFA Europa League. For the 2024-25 season, he played in 3 Bundesliga matches and 2 Cup matches before his loan move.
3.3. Loan to FC St. Pauli
On 2 January 2025, it was announced that Noah Weißhaupt would be joining FC St. Pauli on a loan spell. This move saw him join the club based in the Hamburg district.
4. International Career
Noah Weißhaupt has been a regular presence in the German national youth football setup, representing his country across various age groups. He has played for the German under-18, under-20, and under-21 national teams. His involvement includes participation in prominent international tournaments, such as the UEFA U-21 European Championship 2023, where he was part of the German squad.
5. Career Statistics
The following table details Noah Weißhaupt's professional career statistics across various club competitions and international youth levels.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| SC Freiburg II | 2020-21 | Regionalliga Südwest | 31 | 5 | - | - | - | 31 | 5 | |||
| 2021-22 | 3. Liga | 11 | 3 | - | - | - | 11 | 3 | ||||
| 2022-23 | 3. Liga | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 43 | 8 | - | - | - | 43 | 8 | |||||
| SC Freiburg | 2021-22 | Bundesliga | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2022-23 | Bundesliga | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2023-24 | Bundesliga | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | 33 | 2 | ||
| 2024-25 | Bundesliga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | |||
| Total | 55 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 | - | 78 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 98 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 10 | ||